Corporations & Associations

Imagine having lived two lives: 1) A highly successful Black corporate executive 2) A former gang member who served multiple prison sentences. Larry G. Miller seemed like he had it all. With hard work, leadership skills and lots of smarts, he climbed the corporate ladder and had risen to the pinnacle of success: leading Nike’s Jordan Brand from a $150 million sneaker company to a $4 billion global apparel juggernaut. And yet for the past five-plus decades, he has also been haunted by a violent act he committed at just 16-years-old and the subsequent years he spent in prison—a fact that he kept secret after being turned down for a job because of his record.

Is your business ready for the next phase of the internet? Experts in their fields, these speakers explain what means for you.

An internationally recognized expert in forecasting, enterprise digital transformation and global supply chain management, Dr. Nada Sanders offers a compelling look at the continuing challenges global disruptions are causing for supply chains worldwide. With prices of goods high and inventory lacking, Dr. Sanders examines the most important things corporate decision-makers need to know: global crises are the 'new normal,' global supply chains need to rebuild for resilience, and—as the roles of humans and AI continue to change—a new leadership approach is required.

Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, APB speaker and President of Paul Quinn College in Dallas, was recently honored with the J. Erik Jonsson Award. The annual award is given to individuals who epitomize the spirit of moral leadership and public virtue by Southern Methodist University’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics & Public Responsibility. 

Experts in their fields, these voices lead the charge in supporting environmental protection. 

It’s no secret that the Russian government is a master of misinformation. But with the war in Ukraine, the country has taken propaganda up to a new level. This has so concerned New York Times bestselling author, science writer and APB exclusive speaker David Epstein, that he recently spoke with Lisa Fazio, a Vanderbilt University psychologist who studies misinformation about why propaganda works. He published their conversation in his Range Widely newsletter. 

APB is honored to announce our exclusive representation of Martin G. Moore, a CEO and author who has established one of the top global leadership podcasts, "No Bullsh!t Leadership," with over 2.5 million downloads in over 100 countries.

Russian journalist and APB exclusive speaker Dmitry Muratov has announced he will auction his Nobel Peace Prize Medal and donate the funds to help Ukrainian refugees. Muratov, editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta—an independent Russian newspaper known for its reporting on governmental corruption and human rights violations—won the prize last year, along with Filipino American journalist Maria Ressa. The pair were honored for their “efforts to safeguard freedom of expression.” 

A dynamic, driven woman, Sherry Lansing defied odds, pushed boundaries and made history during her successful career in the motion picture business that spanned nearly 30 years. In 1980, she became the first woman to head a major film studio when she was appointed President of 20th Century Fox. Later, as an independent producer, Lansing was responsible for such successful films as Fatal Attraction, The Accused, School Ties, Indecent Proposal and Black Rain.

International Women's Day is driven by the goal of bettering gender balance and working toward a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Many of our speakers have played a vital role in the pursuit of a gender equal world and continue to challenge us to not only value and celebrate our differences, but to also become catalysts for change. Check out some of our top inspirational, trailblazing female voices: