Growth is rarely a straight line. The most valuable lessons come from the messy parts, the pivots, setbacks, and challenges that shape leaders. Join Maryam Banikarim, former CMO at Hyatt, Gannett, and Univision and now Chair of the WSJ Institute’s CMO Council and WSJI CMO Summit, with Justin Cooke, Chairman of Path7. They’ll explore how purpose, resilience, and community can strengthen B2B brands and leadership in turbulent times.
In business, growth is rarely a straight line. The real insights often come from the messy parts, the pivots, setbacks, and challenges that force leaders to adapt. Join Maryam Banikarim, former CMO at Hyatt, Gannett, and Univision, and now Chair of the WSJ Institute’s CMO Council and WSJI CMO Summit in conversation with Justin Cooke, Chairman of Path7.
Together they’ll explore how leaders navigate turbulence, embed purpose into strategy, and build communities that fuel brand strength and resilience. Drawing on her experience transforming Fortune 500 companies, convening senior executives, and creating purpose-driven movements such as The Longest Table, Maryam will share candid lessons on leadership, authenticity, and growth for today’s B2B world.