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GROWTH & IMPACT WEEK SPEAKER LINEUP

 The speakers at Growth and Impact Week are award-winning advisors, operators, and thought leaders who don’t just understand growth and impact, they execute it. Each speaker has been selected for their ability to translate methodology into real-world implementation, sharing how they’ve built in-demand practices through intentional, ROI-driven relationships with business owners. Expect candid perspectives, practical frameworks, and honest discussion around what works in today’s market,  from client selection and trust-building to accountability, culture, and value creation. This is not a stage of theorists; it’s a room of practitioners committed to helping you apply what you learn and accelerate results in your firm. 

 

Gerrard Grant

Valerie Gavin: I am a passionate and driven commercial leader with over 20 years of experience gained in the hospitality industry. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated excellent business acumen in hospitality sales at the property, regional and...

ABOUT GERRARD

Valerie Gavin: I am a passionate and driven commercial leader with over 20 years of experience gained in the hospitality industry. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated excellent business acumen in hospitality sales at the property, regional and global levels. I have had the privilege of representing some of North America's most iconic properties, including Fairmont Banff Springs, The Plaza, and Fairmont Pacific Rim - to name a few.