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05/07/2025
Leading with Confidence in a Time of Disruption
Join us on May 22nd for the Executive Leadership Summit: Leading with Confidence in a Time of Disruption, co-hosted by Graphic Media Alliance and Pitney Bowes. This exclusive, in-person event is designed for executives and industry leaders seeking practical strategies to navigate today’s evolving challenges. This summit offers actionable insights to help you lead with clarity and confidence during times of disruption.
Gain critical insights from David Mauro of NetGain Technologies, a trusted expert in cybersecurity and data-driven leadership, who will help you safeguard your business while making smarter, tech-informed decisions. Get energized by Kelly Mallozzi of SuccessInPrint, a dynamic sales and marketing coach known for helping companies motivate teams, boost revenue, and connect with modern buyers. Plus, hear directly from Pitney Bowes on how to stay ahead of mailing regulations and optimize your operations in 2025 and beyond.
Details:
Location: Pitney Bowes Presort Services DET (37300 Ecorse Rd., Ste. 100, Romulus, MI 48174
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Registration/breakfast 9:30 a.m.)
Time Cost: $45 for GMA Members | $75 for Non-Members
Sessions:
- Cybersecurity for Executives: How to Protect What Matters Most, David Mauro
- Reviving the Sales Engine: Coaching Your Team to Execute with Energy, Kelly Mallozzi
- Delivering with Confidence: Mailing Regulations & Optimization in 2025, Pitney Bowes
- Analytics-Driven Leadership: Using IT Insights to Make Smarter Decisions, David Mauro
- The Magnetic Brand: How to Attract, Retain & Resonate with Today's Buyers, Kelly Mallozzi
- Q&T: Ask the Experts
Zoom option also available.
David Mauro, serves as Vice President of Business Development for NetGain IT.
David leads the IT Services business development team at NetGain IT, focused on protecting organizations of all types from cyber threats and adhering to robust compliance requirements. Since 1984, NetGain, headquartered in Lexington, KY, has helped organizations across the country as an award-winning IT Services Firm serving 24/7 as a SOC 2 Type II certified company.
As a member of InfraGard, he drives initiatives to educate company employees and leaders, associations and supply chain groups on emerging cyber threats and best practices. David has run hundreds of live security awareness trainings and is regularly engaged for public speaking events on Cybersecurity and Compliance topics. He has worked alongside the FBI and DHS in educating the public, especially financial institutions, on the growing cybercrime threat landscape.
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