As the Global Head of Technology Officers Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates, you’ve guided companies through significant leadership transitions. What are the most notable shifts you’ve seen in the role of top tech executives over the past decade, and how are organizations adapting to these changes?

You’ve led searches for pivotal roles, such as CIOs and chief inclusion officers, across diverse industries. What key qualities or traits do you prioritize when identifying candidates for these high-stakes positions?

Your involvement in initiatives like the Information Technology Senior Management Forum and education-focused boards highlights your commitment to developing the next generation of leaders. What do you see as the biggest opportunities and challenges in building a robust pipeline of tech executives?

Based in Atlanta, a city experiencing tremendous growth in tech and business, how do you see the region shaping the future of technology leadership and innovation? What role do you think Atlanta plays in the broader tech ecosystem?

With your extensive experience and insights into leadership, technology, and community development, what are you most excited about for the future—whether in tech, leadership, or beyond?

Can you share your journey into the CPG world? What sparked your interest in this field, and how have your experiences shaped your approach to building brands and driving growth within the industry?

With nearly two decades of experience working with global brands like Jack Daniel's and Stella Rosa, how do you think the beverage alcohol industry has evolved in terms of eCommerce?

You've been crafting omnichannel programs to build strategic partnerships. How does the integration of online and offline sales channels change the way beverage alcohol brands approach their customers?

With your experience across different tiers of the industry, how do you see technology, consumer behavior, and regulatory environments shaping the future of eCommerce in the beverage alcohol sector? What role will data and digital transformation play in this evolution?

How are you leveraging data and personalization to create more tailored experiences for customers and improve online sales performance?

Can you share the inspiration behind founding Volcanic Retail and some of the key factors that drove its rapid growth, leading it to be one of the fastest-growing retail brands?

With your experience scaling over 500+ brands worldwide, what common challenges do you see brands facing in today’s retail landscape, and how do you help them overcome these?

You’ve held roles from consultant to CEO, even teaching business—how have these diverse experiences shaped your approach to leadership and innovation in retail?

Having collaborated with high-profile names like Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner, what have been some of your biggest takeaways from working with industry icons?

With your deep involvement in the retail ecosystem, especially through initiatives like Retail War Games and Retail Collective, how do you envision the future of retail, and what strategies should brands focus on to stay competitive?