José Andrés and Mario Somoza team up for leadership conversation at NextGenBaker Leadership Forum
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is pleased to announce “A Conversation with Mario Somoza and José Andrés: Leadership in a Crisis” to be held on Oct. 2, 2018, at the NextGenBaker Leadership Forum with the ABA and Allied Trades of the Baking Industry (ATBI) Boards of Directors. President and CEO of Pan Pepín and ABA Board member Mario Somoza, along with internationally recognized chef and humanitarian José Andrés, will lead a conversation about how the food industry can take action during times of crisis. They will lead a thought-provoking dialogue about leadership and the critical role of the food industry in the disaster relief and rebuilding process. Somoza and Andrés will reflect on the lessons learned when serving the Puerto Rican communities following the destruction of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
“We are honored to have Mario and José join us to share their personal stories that exemplify the altruistic nature of the baking industry, and the food industry overall, when catastrophe strikes,” said ABA president & CEO Robb MacKie. “The baking industry’s resilience is commendable and yet unheralded. As we will hear once again, the baking industry is on the front lines of helping devasted communities get back on their feet. We are so fortunate to bring two important perspectives of leadership during crisis situations to attendees.”