Dr. David Slocum is a Professor at the Thunderbird School of Global Management. A certified executive coach since 2010, he designs and facilitates leadership development programs with a focus on creativity, agility, and innovation. His research explores the history and future of creative leadership, executive coaching, and leadership development.
Prof. Dr. Doug Guthrie is a global expert on leadership, organizational culture, corporate social responsibility, and economic development, with deep expertise on China’s reforms and U.S. city strategies. He is Professor of Global Leadership and Executive Director of China Initiatives at Thunderbird School of Global Management, and CEO of On Global Leadership. Previously, he held senior roles at Apple, George Washington University, and NYU Stern, and has published widely on business, leadership, and economic reform.
Warren is a senior global marketing communications executive with 25+ years of experience leading creative, digital, and media operations. He has held leadership roles at top agency networks including Media Monks, BBDO, Proximity, OMD, and Wunderman, and directed marketing for Silicon Valley startups in fintech, influencer marketing, and philanthropy. Warren also built and led Verizon’s in-house agency in New York. His expertise spans strategy, entrepreneurship, and brand development across industries from consumer goods and finance to technology and apparel, with a client portfolio including Google, Facebook, Netflix, Uber, PayPal, Visa, Nike, and Procter & Gamble.
Luis Miguel Messianu is a leading voice in multicultural marketing with 35+ years shaping how brands connect with diverse audiences. He is the founder of Messianu/Edelman/Lerma (MEL), an integrated marketing and communications firm built on creativity, inclusivity, and cultural intelligence. His campaigns have won global recognition from Cannes Lions to Ad Age A-List. Beyond MEL, he serves on industry boards, mentors emerging talent, and teaches at the University of Miami. With an Executive MBA from the Berlin School of Creative Leadership, Luis Miguel continues to champion diversity, creativity, and representation in leadership.
