BREAKING: The WSJ Leadership Institute Unveils Powerhouse Team!
February 4, 2025 – A New Era Dawns!
Hold onto your hats, folks! The WSJ Leadership Institute is making waves, and it’s bigger than you could ever imagine! The buzz is electric, and we’ve got the inside scoop on the high-powered executive team ready to launch this ambitious brand into the stratosphere. You won’t want to miss this!
In a jaw-dropping announcement, Alan Murray, President of the WSJ Leadership Institute, has revealed a lineup of leadership titans who are guaranteed to shake things up! Here’s the dream team ready to tackle the unprecedented challenges of today’s business world:
🔹 Gwendolyn “Wendy” Bounds – The Content Queen Reigns Supreme!
A former WSJ superstar, Wendy is back with a vengeance! Now stepping up as Senior VP and Head of Content, she’ll helm the content strategy and member events. But that’s not all—this lady isn’t just about news; she’s also a championship-level obstacle course racer and bestselling author of Not Too Late! Watch out, world!
🔹 Lulu Chiang – The Wizard of Programming!
Brace yourselves! Lulu is taking the reins as Executive Producer of Program and Talent. With accolades from ABC News and Yahoo Finance under her belt, she’s set to create captivating events and programming that will leave you begging for more!
🔹 Alina Imam – The Growth Guru!
Yes, you heard it right! Alina has been promoted to Vice President of Operations and Membership, where she’ll supercharge our strategic growth! With deep expertise from Dow Jones and beyond, she’s about to take membership engagement to unprecedented heights!
🔹 Laura Verklin – The Marketing Maven!
Laura is now Vice President of Leadership and Event Marketing, crafting electrifying strategies to draw in members and audiences alike! After years of success at Dow Jones, she’s ready to make waves and ensure every event is a blockbuster!
🔹 Ben Ashwell – The Council Commander!
Finally, the mastermind Ben is now the Council Chair and Editor for CIO & CFO Councils! With a wealth of experience overseeing WSJ’s most electrifying events, he’s the secret sauce for creating member connections that matter!
And they join Sharon Lawrence, Chief of Staff, in this explosive new chapter!
But wait, there’s more! This powerhouse team is on a mission to create exclusive, transformative experiences that will leave members clamoring for more. They’re teaming up with Helen Bassett and her events crew to pull off magic that’s simply unmissable.
Don’t Miss Our First Explosive Offering!
Kicking things off is our blockbuster new WSJ CEO Brief newsletter—tailored for the top dogs who need their news FIXED! Get ready for a curated experience that keeps you in the know, fast!
Join us in rolling out the red carpet for Wendy and Lulu, while giving a huge shoutout to Alina, Laura, and Ben for leveling up! The WSJ Leadership Institute is officially on FIRE, and it’s all thanks to YOU!
Stay tuned, because the action has just begun!
