Visionary Headliners, Rockstars
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Headliners
Sean Albertson
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
CX4ROCKS
Sean is a globally respected thought leader, keynote speaker, and advisor with over 25 years of experience transforming customer service and experience strategies for startups to Fortune 200 companies. As the author of the award-winning 4ROCKS: Reduce Effort, Drive Loyalty, Transform the Customer Journey, Sean reveals how to create loyalty-driving experiences at the intersection of technology and human engagement.
Namrata Rathore
Assistant Vice President, Patient Contact Center
Orlando Health Medical Group
With over 20 years of experience in process improvement, and implementing initiatives that have continually drove organizational growth, Namrata is a highly skilled, award-winning Administrative Executive. She has influenced the implementation of system-wide best practice and training initiatives that have had positive impacts on efficiency, productivity, and quality of care. Namz has developed, standardized, and streamlined scheduling workflows, training programs, and quality assurance programs for several specialties and organizations. Her continued passion and drive have always been to create better experiences, with focus inclusive of the consumer, the commodity, the service and team members.
Darren Stavely
Vice President, Operations
Corpay
As a 20-year veteran in the financial services industry, Darren Stavely is obsessed with customer experience and solving big problems. He has had the good fortune to serve the underbanked as well as the most affluent of clients. Passion for people and building relationships is what makes his energy so contagious and a sought-out speaker in the business community.
ROCKSTAR INSIGHTS
Natalie Beckerman
Global Head | Customer Support Operations
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Jaysa Boyer
Head, Employer Engagement
Ultimate Medical Academy
Nate Brown
Head of CX Advisory
Metric Sherpa
Matt Goldsmith
Senior Vice President Member Services
Digital Federal Credit Union
Nancy-Ellen Martin
Director of Customer Service
ThredUp
Heidi Rote
Vice President of Member Relations
Parsley Health
Alpa Shah
Global Vice President – CX Practice
Frost & Sullivan
Customer Engagement Leadership Council Member
Arretta Stivers
Director of Client Success
Realtor.com
Fab Facilitators
Amy Bouthilet
Vice President, Global Talent
Alta Resources
With 15+ years of consumer care experience, Amy has a proven track record of increasing employee engagement and, in turn, helping global brands maximize customer experiences. She has made employee engagement a primary focus within her current organization and recent engagement results have classified them as a world class engagement culture. Whether in a corporate support role or in direct management of a consumer care team, Amy has a personal passion to deliver results.
Ginger Conlon
Thought Leadership Director
Genesys
An award-winning editorial leader, Ginger Conlon is currently thought leadership director at Genesys, where she crafts research-led content on customer experience and co-hosts the “Tech Talks in 20” podcast and “CX Green Room” livestream show. Additionally, she serves on the Environmental Defense Fund’s Digital Advisory Council. In her prior roles as chief editor of Direct Marketing News, 1to1, and CRM magazines, she set the editorial vision and strategy, which led to increased readership, reader engagement, and revenue. Ginger, a founding board member of CXPA, was selected as the 2023 CXStars awards’ #1 CX industry influencer by CX Magazine.
Casey Denby
Vice President of Sales, Former Global Leader of Training & Operations
Zenarate
Casey is an experienced global leader of Operations & Training organizations with a rich background in contact center operational success. Casey has led multiple global Training organizations, including at Western Union and RE/MAX, overseeing training delivery, quality assurance, knowledge documentation, creative & interactive design and LMS.
Fred Fontes
General Manager, Implementation and Delivery
Replicant
Fred leads the Delivery organization at Replicant and specializes in applying generative AI in contact centers and beyond. With a background in data and analytics both as a practitioner and a leader at McKinsey & Company, Fred’s expertise spans across industries and functions, having spent time in his career driving transformations from Retail to Banking and Marketing to Supply Chain.
Dan Giatrelis
Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development
Interactions
Phil Gray
Chief Product Officer
Interactions
Jim Iyoob
Chief Customer Officer
Etech Global Services
Jim is a 34-year veteran of the call center/BPO industry with an impeccable track record of innovation and advanced business intelligence. He has been featured in numerous publications, including CIO Review, Contact Center Pipeline, and Connections Magazine. Additionally, he has been listed as one of the ‘Top 10 Business Leaders Transforming their Industry in 2023’ by CIOLook and named in the ‘Top 20 Influential People to Follow’ on Twitter by “Iwantitnow”.
Ali Karim
Director of Engineering
DATAMARK
Ali “Let’s automate that” is a seasoned contact center professional with a deep passion for innovation and a keen understanding of cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI. With a diverse background as an aeronautical engineer, Apple Genius Bar employee, Lululemon ambassador, and barista, Ali brings a unique perspective to solving complex business challenges across different industries.
Jaclyn Lo
Senior Customer Success Manager
ProcedureFlow
Jaclyn is a CX leader specializing in onboarding, digital adoption, and change management strategies within Contact Centers. Passionate about employee empowerment and driving sustainable results, her expertise lies in identifying potential roadblocks, managing stakeholders, and implementing effective communication plans to drive successful software implementations.
Tom Luther
Director, Channel Partnerships
Outsource Consultants
Tom is a strategic thought leader with 20 years in the world of CX and Digital Transformation. Tom’s career has been dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty through strategic CX initiatives. His deep understanding of customer needs and market trends has allowed him to spearhead transformative projects that have elevated overall customer experience. Tom’s CX approach is always grounded in the marriage between reliable labor and customer-friendly technology.
Brian May
Director of Solutions Consulting
PolyAI
For the past 5 years Brian has led consultation, design, deployment, and ultimately the transformation of dozens of contact centers across a diverse set of clients from MidMarket to Fortune 100 firms, with a focus on integrating Machine Learning, Conversational AI and now Generative AI into these projects.
Sean Minter
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
AmplifAI
Sean is a strategic visionary dedicated to elevating large organizations by harnessing the synergy of technology, people, and processes. With a career centered on converting average KPIs into exceptional results, Sean believes that the core of any successful transformation is its people, guided by leaders committed to fostering positive change. His approach intertwines innovative thinking with next-gen technology to drive organizational excellence.
Devin Poole
Senior Product Marketing Manager
Coveo
Devin has been researching and advising executives on customer service and customer experience strategies for the past 15 years as an Analyst at two leading research firms. He writes and speaks on topics such as digital customer service experience, service channel strategy, personalization, AI, the Effortless Experience, and the agent experience. Throughout his career, he has worked across the globe, advising companies from Fortune 50 to technology startups.
Ian Tempro
Chief Operating Officer
IA Solutions
As an industry veteran with 20 years of experience in steering contact center operations, Ian’s leadership as COO of Insta Answer has been instrumental in incorporating service focused technology to drive improved customer engagement. He is committed to helping brands reach their CX goals and is recognized for his ability to build truly bespoke programs across diverse industries.
Fiona Vanderlinde
Product Marketing Manager
Upland Software
With a multifaceted background in CX, Knowledge Management, and Incident Management, Fiona brings strategic insights and innovative solutions to facilitate operational enhancements and bolster customer experiences. She has cultivated deep connections with clients, harnessing their unique insights to drive transformative change across diverse industries.