Costa Panagos is president, Research and Development Operations, responsible for the global delivery and customer experience of all IQVIA’s clinical development operations. He oversees a variety of delivery models including traditional full-service studies, virtual trials, and flexible staffing arrangements, while also advocating for increased use of innovative technologies and IQVIA CORE-enabled solutions to improve operational...

Elizabeth Flood received a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois College of Commerce and graduated cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law. Elizabeth began her law career in 1995 with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office as a criminal prosecutor. During her 8 years in the criminal division, Elizabeth prosecuted...

As a Regional Manager at Tesla, Laura Pritchard delivers expertise in all areas of sales, management, business development and customer service. Prior to Tesla, Pritchard served in leadership positions at Starbucks, Target, Enterprise Fleet Management and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. She earned her MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and her BA in Economics and Musical History...

Phil Cunningham is an Operating Executive at Accel-KKR with special focus on the firm efforts in the emerging growth companies sector. Cunningham delivers more than twenty years of demonstrated accomplishments in all phases of business development and sales leadership, with a proven track record in exceeding sales objectives, developing long-term strategic planning of the organization,...

As the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain at Carnival Cruise Line, Norbert Dean delivers expertise in cost reduction, cost mitigation, efficiencies, revenue growth and new business initiatives.  In addition to Carnival, Dean’s impressive resume includes Sea World Parks & Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, ESPN, and Sony. He is a strong problem solver, change agent and thought leader...

Andro Vrdoljak is the Head of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Turo, a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace, where he focuses on strategy, business development, corporate development, go-to-market, and strategic partnerships ideation, leadership, and execution. Prior to Turo, Vrdoljack worked at Lightspeed Venture Partners, Egon Zehnder, and The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Vrdoljack earned his MBA from Standford University Graduate School of Business, his MA of International Law,...

For over 20 years, Ryan Blask has helped shape and lead large-scale, high-value business and technology transformation programs—from strategy to operations—for some of the world’s most successful retailers and brands. As the Managing Director of Deloitte Consulting, Blask provides transformational client program and account leadership, develops and grows world-class practices / offerings, and serve as a Retail & Consumer Products industry innovator and thought leader. Blask earned his...

As Senior Vice President of GLG, Ed Pennington leads the company’s advisory and consulting relationships with asset management, hedge funds and private equity clients throughout the Midwest and Canada, including all major alternative investing strategies. Pennington oversees GLG’s new business development activities for financial services clients on the West Coast, maintaining service delivery standards and investment strategy knowledge, in addition to building and continuing to grow GLG’s...

As host and creator of the Foote-Notes podcast and LinkedIN Insights blog, Andy Foote is a writer, coach and brand strategist. His expertise and past work experience also include recruiting, law, and HR management consulting. He earned his Diploma in Legal Practice, Law, from the University of Dundee.

Matt Hedrick has been the Head Football Coach at Bishop Moore Catholic High School since 1993.  He is well respected not only for being the most winning coach in the school’s history, or for coaching the Hornets to the Florida State Championship in 2015, but also for his leadership in building an amazing team culture. ...