SPEAKERS

MASTERCLASS & KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

JOHN
FREHSE

John Frehse is a Senior Managing Director at Ankura, based in the New York office. He has more than 20 years of experience focused on labor and operations strategy. He has developed and implemented strategies for more than 100 companies, and he delivers to corporate leaders innovative labor solutions that incorporate solutions to employee needs. 

John’s professional philosophy is that people are the most valuable resource of every company. His experience has proven that in order to create long-term success, a thoughtful and methodical approach to labor must be created.

John sits on the board of The Workforce Institute and is a thought leader for its think tank. He is also a member of the advisory board for HR.com’s Workforce Management practice.

TYLER
GILLUM

Tyler Gillum is a coach, educator, and entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to inspiring and helping others achieve their dreams. His mantra—"Bet on yourself"—has been the driving force behind his exceptional journey. From a childhood growing up on the rodeo circuit to being the Head Coach of the Savannah Bananas, Tyler’s story is one of resilience, vision, and servant leadership.

Tyler’s college baseball coaching career spanned from 2010 to 2022, during which he recruited, developed, and built championship teams. He wasn’t just a coach who focused on baseball skills; he created environments where athletes could thrive, grow, and ultimately achieve their dreams. A pivotal moment in Tyler’s career came in 2018 when he became the head coach of the Savannah Bananas. There, he worked alongside owner Jesse Cole to develop a new innovative sport called Banana Ball, a unique brand of baseball designed to entertain and engage fans like never before.  

JASON
SCHENKER

Jason Schenker prepares leaders for the future. He is a top-ranked economist, leading futurist, and keynote speaker. He is the author of 38 books, including 17 #1 bestsellers. He is a Leadership Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors, an Adjunct Fellow for the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and Faculty for the Joint Special Operations University at USSOCOM.

Since 2011, Bloomberg News has ranked Jason the #1 forecaster in the world in 36 categories, including currencies, oil prices, gold prices, U.S. manufacturing, and U.S. jobs.

Some of his most popular bestselling books include Cold War Two, Recession-Proof, Futureproof Supply Chain, and Jobs for Robots.