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2025 Executive Series: Building an enduring organization

Date:
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time:
2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. ET
Location:
Le Méridien, Columbus OH 43215
What does it take to build an organization that lasts? Join us in Columbus, Ohio, to hear from executives and peers from across the nation and learn how to create a legacy that endures.
Audience of business leaders attending the Plante Moran Executive Series.Success with longevity — it’s the goal of every business leader. But what does it take to build an organization that stands the test of time? Successful leaders are prepared to confront whatever challenge comes their way — because the only guarantee is constant change.

Join industry leaders and visionaries on April 24 for the 2025 Plante Moran Executive Series: “Building an enduring organization.” We’ll bring together strategic leaders from various industries within the Ohio business community who will share what it takes to create a strong, lasting organization built to thrive in any climate.

Here’s what you can expect:

Dive deeper into our agenda and get to know our speakers.

Agenda

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.: Check-in
3:00 – 3:35 p.m.: Future trends and economic developments impacting Ohio’s business landscape

Discover how tariffs, economic trends, and emerging developments are shaping the future of Ohio’s business environment. Join industry experts for an engaging session filled with valuable insights to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

Panelists:

  • Jim Baird, Chief Investment Officer, Plante Moran Financial Advisors
  • Deborah Scherer, Sr. Vice President, Global Trade & Investment, One Columbus
  • Additional panelists to be announced
3:35 – 3:45 p.m.: Break
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.: Learn from Leaders panel, led by Plante Moran Managing Partner Jason Drake

Alongside Jason Drake, panelists will share insights and their perspective on building an organization that endures and explore the importance of company culture, succession planning, and more.

  • Ken Taylor, president, Ohio CAT
  • Charels Hillman, president & CEO, Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
  • Jeff Aluotto, Hamilton County administrator, Hamilton County, Ohio
  • Moderator: Jason Drake, managing partner, Plante Moran
4:30 – 4:45 p.m.: Questions from the audience & closing remarks
4:45 – 6:00 p.m.: Networking, drinks, & appetizers

Register now to reserve a space and invest in your organization’s longevity.

Register now

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