CEO Conversations A Strategic Leadership Program About CEO

CEO Conversations A Strategic Leadership Program

About CEO Conversations Equipping MBE Leaders with knowledge from private and public sector executives CEO Conversations program is designed to allow minority business enterprises (MBEs) generating annual revenue over $10 M+ to discuss leadership directly with senior executives of Houston’s largest public and private companies and institutions. This program is designed to enable large MBEs to learn from top industry leaders and enable them to innovate within their business and ultimately within their industry. Copyright 2021 HMSDC. All rights reserved. 2

Program Tenets of CEO Conversations Leadership Lessons Every leader leaves a legacy. Leaders must communicate and model the values that build the culture for their business. If not protected, over time those values diminish. Participants learn to think strategically and preserve those values that will insulate their company’s vision for future growth. Learn to bring goals to life and increase productivity through effective employee engagement. Business Innovation Sessions Experts from Accenture share insights on how an effective business strategy can foster service excellence, ensure quality products and services, and gain the loyalty of customers. Accenture subject matter experts help participants develop actionable solutions to align employees and work processes so that customers experience your vision of excellence. CEO Brain. Trust Sessions are open forums for the cohort to discuss hot topics, share ideas and brainstorm solutions to business challenges in a confidential, small-group setting. These sessions build comradery among the program cohort based on dynamic conversations, shared learning, and first-hand experiences. It is like gaining a peer based advisory board of sort to assist in dealing with management issues and growing pains. Copyright 2021 HMSDC. All rights reserved. 3

Agenda Format 8: 00 AM – 8: 15 AM Session Login Available 8: 15 AM – 8: 30 AM Welcome & Class Overview Ingrid M. Robinson, President, HMSDC 8: 30 AM – 8: 45 AM Class Introductions 8: 45 AM – 9: 30 AM CEO Leadership Lessons Executive Speaker Title, Speaker Company 9: 30 AM – 9: 40 AM – BREAK – 9: 40 AM – 10: 45 AM Business Innovation Session David Wilson, Managing Partner, Accenture 10: 45 AM – 10: 50 AM – BREAK – 11: 05 AM – 11: 25 AM Best Practice – CEO Mind. Trust 10: 50 AM – 11: 30 AM Wrap Up and Closing Remarks

Executive Speakers Leadership Lessons Invited C-Suite speakers engage in robust dialogue with participating MBE CEO’s regarding establishing leadership direction, styles, and characteristics. These sessions can be formal with presentations or casual and conversational. This is the first lesson of the program, there is no one leadership style – it all depends on the person. The most effective CEO Conversations sessions in a virtual environment are the informal discussions, however, each session is tailored to the style of the presenting executive. Copyright 2021 HMSDC. All Rights Reserved. 5

October 20, 2021 Executive Speakers August 18, 2021 April 21, 2021 Peter WT Pisters President UT MD Anderson Cancer Center March 17, 2021 Sr. Executive IBM Ana Amicarella Chief Executive Officer Ethos Energy Frits Klap Vice President of Shales, US Shell Oil Company

Te sti m Paula Mendoza CEO, Possible Missions “Thank you HMSDC for providing this wonderful and informative opportunity. ” Sonya Johnson VP, Instrumentation Commissioning Group, LLC “It was very informative in getting my company up to par regarding what big corporations are on ial s looking for from suppliers. I look forward to the upcoming sessions. ” Juuhi Ahuja For More Information CEO, Wisemen Consultants “I must tell you that your program is well thought through. Enjoyed It!” Houston Minority Supplier Development Council Email: MBEdevelopment@hmsdc. org Phone: 713. 271. 7805 Application Process Copyright 2021 HMSDC. All rights reserved. 7