Events
NAW and Deloitte Consulting Executive Briefing IT Webcast
Thursday, March 20th, 1pm-2pm est
For Billion Dollar Wholesale Distribution Firms
Wholesale organizations investing 40% of their IT spend in new capabilities average 17% revenue growth, nearly 2X those investing less. Are you making the right IT investments?
A recent benchmark study of Billion Dollar Wholesaler Distributors conducted by Deloitte Consulting Global Benchmarking Center and NAW found that growing revenues is the leading business driver for CIOs within the wholesale distribution industry.
You are invited to join a Webcast which will explore:
- Top business drivers of IT strategy
- Top challenges to implementing your IT strategy
- High level results of the IT cost benchmark study
- Aligning IT strategy with business strategy
- Impact of IT investments on business performance
- Effective IT spending – setting your course
Join Deloitte Consulting and NAW for a discussion on leading practices and IT strategies for the wholesale industry.
Date: March 20, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
To register click on the link below:
Link to Register for the Webcast
If you have any questions please call Dana Neill at 202.872.0885
Speakers
Carl Farr, Senior Vice President-Corporate Relations, NAW
Carl has overall responsibility for Corporate Relations and Membership and Association relations. Mr. Farr has 14 years of experience with NAW, and prior to returning to the association in December of 2002, was Executive Vice-President USA of Clicksure Limited LLC, an Internet quality standards company in the United Kingdom, United States, and Germany. His responsibilities included corporate development, operations, and sales and marketing in the United States.
Richard Roth, Principal, Global Benchmarking Center, Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Rick leads Deloitte’s Global Benchmarking Center, responsible for overall benchmark methodology and operations. Rick has extensive experience working with Fortune 100 companies across all areas of SG&A, including finance, IT, procurement and HR. Rick is a sought after speaker and is frequently quoted by media such as CFO Magazine, CNBC, Financial Times and Business Week to name a few. Most recently, Rick was a President at The Hackett Group. Prior to Hackett, he was a partner at KPMG responsible for co-founding the World-Class Finance Practice. Rick is also a member of the Cognos Innovation Center Advisory Board.
Craig Hanson, Senior Lead - Global Benchmarking Center, Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Craig has twenty years of experience in consulting with Deloitte. He has served clients in developing information technology strategies and leading ERP implementation projects. He has led global teams to develop Deloitte’s benchmarking programs, analytics and reporting. He currently specializes in information technology and supply chain benchmarking.
Eugene Lukac, IT Strategy, Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Eugene is a Specialist Leader in Deloitte Consulting LLP. He specializes in helping major corporations align business and IT strategies, and improve the business effectiveness of IT processes. He is a recognized authority on the financial management and contribution of IT organizations. Prior to his 13 years in consulting, he had 17 years of experience managing information services organizations.