The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Theresa Payton, First Female White House Chief Information Officer; AI Strategist; Business and Personal Security Expert; Privacy Visionary, will deliver a keynote address at our Transformational CISO Assembly, taking place May 25-26 at The Grand Hyatt in Denver.

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About Theresa Payton

As a visionary in the digital world, who famously made history as the first female to serve as White House Chief Information Officer and is widely recognized as one of the nation’s most respected authorities on cybersecurity, Theresa Payton is a highly sought-after keynote speaker. She captivates audiences by drawing from her experience as a veteran cybercrime fighter and entrepreneur, masterfully blending memorable anecdotes with cutting-edge insights.

A celebrated, patented inventor of new security designs, Payton identifies emerging trends and techniques to help businesses – and audiences – combat cyber threats, from the impact of the Internet of Things to securing Big Data. She’s the cybersecurity expert organizations in both the public and private sectors turn to protect their most valuable resources, improve their IT systems and strategies and to discreetly guide them through data breaches.

Managing cybersecurity risk is what Payton knows and does best. Before overseeing IT operations as CIO for President George W. Bush and his administration, she held executive roles in banking technology for two of the country’s top financial institutions. After serving in the White House, she went on to co-found Dark3, a cybersecurity product company, and Fortalice Solutions, a world-class cybersecurity consulting firm ranked a “Top 5 Most Innovative Cybersecurity Company” in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC.

Because of her ability to explain complex security issues and help non-tech-savvy people understand how to protect their privacy, Payton has been a frequent guest on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox Business, and Fox News and has been featured on CBS News, CNN, NBC News, and MSNBC, as well as Canadian and Irish news outlets. She also starred on the reality TV series “Hunted”, where highly trained investigators (including Payton) “hunted” to catch people attempting to hide throughout the world.

She is the author of multiple industry-leading books on IT strategy and cyber security, including “Manipulated: Inside the Cyberwar to Hijack Elections and Distort the Truth,” which The Guardian included on their list of the “Top 10 Books About Cybercrime.”

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Ron Johnson, Former SVP of Retail at Apple, will deliver a keynote address at our Retail Innovation & Transformation Assembly, taking place March 31–April 1 at The Biltmore in Miami!

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About Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson is best known for creating the Apple Stores while working directly for Steve Jobs as a member of Apple’s executive team. Prior to Apple, Ron was highly regarded for the work he did with Michael Graves bringing good design to Target. As CEO of JCPenney he attempted to reinvent the department store in what was one of the boldest retail transformations ever. Ron is the author of Shop Different: How Retail revealed Apple’s Genius (HarperCollins, September 2026) and an inspiring story teller, speaker and author who motivates audiences with his passion, humility and unique perspective on life. Ron helps organizations drive game changing innovation, deliver groundbreaking customer service and create inspiring workplace cultures.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Craig Samitt, Former CEO at BCBS Minnesota, will keynote our Healthcare Providers Transformation Assembly, taking place February 25-26 at the JW Marriott by The Galleria in Houston.

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About Craig Samitt

Craig Samitt has led healthcare organizations through turnarounds, scale-ups, and strategic reinvention — and now brings that operating experience to boards and leadership teams navigating their most consequential decisions.

Over more than two decades as a C-suite executive, he served as President & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota ($13B enterprise, 3M members), President & CEO of HealthCare Partners/DaVita ($3.5B, 1M patients), President & CEO of Dean Health System, and EVP & Chief Clinical Officer at Anthem — where he also launched and led the Diversified Business Group (now Carelon), Anthem’s third P&L. Earlier, he held senior roles at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Fallon Clinic, and Oliver Wyman.

That experience spans every sector of healthcare: health plans, integrated delivery systems, physician enterprises, value-based care platforms, and digital health. He has managed P&Ls from $80M to $13B, led cultural transformations, navigated regulatory environments, and driven payer/provider partnerships at scale.

Since founding ITO Advisors in 2021, he has channeled that experience into governance and advisory leadership:

Board Director: Vori Health, Enlace Health, Hennepin Healthcare Foundation, NCQA (2016–2025), NIH Clinical Center (2022–2024), and numerous national healthcare associations

Senior Advisor: Anterior Health, Ellipsis Health, Vi Health, CertifyOS, Waymark Health, and others

Interim CEO: Longitude PHM (Population Health Management), Navvis / National Physician Enterprise, Myia Health

PE/VC Operating Advisor: Insight Partners, SEMCAP, Riverside Healthcare

Craig is a Commissioner Emeritus of MedPAC (appointed by the GAO to two sequential three-year terms), which gives him an unusually clear lens on Medicare policy and reimbursement strategy.

His focus areas include value-based care, payer/provider integration, digital health scaling, executive leadership development, and board governance. He works best with organizations at inflection points — growth, transformation, or turnaround — where operating experience and strategic clarity can make a decisive difference.

MD, Columbia University | MBA, The Wharton School | BS, Tufts University (Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude)

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Raja Rajamannar, Former CMCO at Mastercard, will keynote our Transformational CMO Assembly, taking place February 3–4 at the Omni Charlotte Hotel.

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About Raja Rajamannar

Raja has spent his career leading global businesses, transforming brands, and building teams that continually push the boundaries of innovation.

As Mastercard’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, he helped redefine what modern marketing can deliver—accelerating Mastercard to become one of the world’s top 12 most valuable brands. He is proud that this work not only established the company as the dominant global audio brand, but also demonstrated how marketing can be a disciplined growth driver tied directly to commercial outcomes.

He serves on corporate, private equity, healthcare, and not-for-profit boards and is an Executive Fellow at both Harvard and Yale—work that allows him to advise CEOs, guide enterprise transformation, and help shape the next generation of cross-industry leaders. He also stays closely connected to the marketing community through leadership roles with global organizations and ongoing collaboration with innovators across sectors.

Before Mastercard, Raja led large P&Ls and major transformations across financial services and healthcare.

Passionate about inspiring the next generation of marketing disruptors, Raja is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller “Quantum Marketing” and host of Bloomberg TV’s Quantum Marketing series.

New York, NY — September 22, 2026 — The Millennium Alliance is proud to announce the appointment of Jonathan Tam as its new Chief Marketing Officer. A seasoned B2B marketing and information services executive, Tam brings more than two decades of experience spanning marketing strategy, brand transformation, research, digital media, and go-to-market leadership to help drive The Millennium Alliance through its next phase of growth.

Tam joins The Millennium Alliance following his tenure as Chief Marketing Officer at EMARKETER, where he led the company’s marketing organization and played a key role in rebranding and modernizing the business, launching new products, campaigns and its portfolio of events and industry experiences. During his tenure, he helped connect research, data, and insights with the needs of senior marketing and business leaders.

Prior to EMARKETER, Tam served as Vice President of Marketing at Liferay and held senior research leadership roles at Forrester. His career has included leadership across marketing, research, analytics, and technology, giving him a unique perspective on how organizations can translate market intelligence into stronger brands, deeper customer engagement, and sustainable growth.

“Enterprise leaders are drowning in content and starving for something that actually feels real, and that’s what Millennium has built for 12 years. Right now, the results are ahead of the recognition, and closing that gap is exactly what I’m here for. That means a brand that lands just as strong with the C-suite leaders in the room as it does with the partners who help make the room possible.” – Jonathan Tam, CMO of The Millennium Alliance

In his new role, Tam will lead strategic initiatives focused on strengthening The Millennium Alliance’s global brand, advancing its use of data and market intelligence, and expanding its market presence. Working closely with the executive and marketing leadership teams, he will help shape the company’s brand strategy, deepen understanding of its Enterprise C-Suite audience, and identify new opportunities to drive engagement and long-term growth. 

“Jonathan brings an exceptional combination of strategic marketing leadership, B2B expertise, and a deep understanding of how to build brands in information-driven businesses,” said Alex Sobol, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The Millennium Alliance. “His experience across marketing, research, data, and technology makes him a tremendous addition to our executive team. We’re excited to have him help shape the next chapter of Millennium as we continue to expand our platform and reach.”

For more information or to get in contact with The Millennium Alliance directly, contact [email protected].

ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM ALLIANCE

Founded in 2014, The Millennium Alliance is a premier technology and business advisory firm dedicated to transforming the digital enterprise. By bridging the gap between enterprise C-Suite leaders and their technology partners, we’ve become a global leader in corporate-level executive education and peer-to-peer engagement.

We provide unparalleled access to the enterprise technology community through a combination of premium digital properties and high-impact, in-person experiences, helping organizations of all sizes effectively engage this influential audience.

Our Impact & Reach

We provide senior executives with tangible, real-world learning through a mix of curated in-person experiences and a supporting multimedia ecosystem, including:

• High-Impact Events: Exclusive multi-day global Assemblies, ABM-focused community dinners, and one-day city sessions designed to foster meaningful connections, actionable insights, and peer-to-peer collaboration
• Digital Leadership: Robust online platforms and premium digital properties
• Elite Research: Collaborative projects with world-renowned academic institutions and think tanks

A Global Community

Now one of the world’s fastest-growing platforms for the Enterprise C-Suite, the Alliance serves organizations of all sizes across the private and public sectors. Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan with European operations in the heart of London, we continue to evolve as an international hub for the innovation and technology community.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Christopher DeRosa, Former EVP, Business Improvement & Innovation at The Cigna Group, will keynote our Healthcare Payers Transformation Assembly December 8-9 at The Line in Austin.

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About Christopher DeRosa

Christopher is an executive leader with deep experience driving operational excellence, large-scale transformation, and sustainable business growth across the healthcare and insurance industries. His work centers on creating long-term value—improving performance, strengthening organizational resilience, and advancing strategic priorities that matter. He is recognized for revitalizing underperforming business units.

He excels at optimizing operations, increasing profitability, and building cultures rooted in innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. His background spans government programs, commercial markets, national accounts, and sales effectiveness, with a proven track record of managing complex enterprises, overseeing multi-billion-dollar P&Ls, and leading organizations of more than 20K employees.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Oscar Munoz, Former CEO & Chairman at United Airlines, will keynote our Transformational CFO Assembly November 4-5 at The Line, Austin.

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About Oscar Munoz

Oscar Munoz believes that true operational success begins with putting people first, knowing that an engaged, unified workforce is the foundation for driving business growth and customer loyalty.

He is driven to build authentic, high-trust cultures, empowering employees at every level while advocating for diversity and expanding opportunities for the next generation. Having led through severe personal adversity and high-stakes corporate turnarounds, Oscar has developed a deep passion for empathetic leadership and guiding organizations through complex, high-pressure transformations.

He believes that sustainable corporate turnarounds require a balance of rigorous financial strategy and deep, trust-based labor relations. For Oscar, the frontline workforce is the ultimate differentiating factor in an organization’s long-term resilience and profitability. He emphasizes that while strategic infrastructure is vital, long-term success is only achieved when organizations invest just as heavily in their people, their culture, and their shared sense of purpose.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Antoinette Irvine, Former CHRO, Unilever Global Operations at Unilever, will keynote our Transformational CHRO Assembly Europe September 9-10 at The Novotel Amsterdam City in Amsterdam.

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About Antoinette Irvine

Antoinette Irvine believes HR partnering has a pivotal role to play in helping businesses succeed by enabling the right talent, culture, and organizational strategy to support business vision and goals.

She is driven to empower those around her, enabling the leaders of tomorrow while fostering an inclusive and diverse culture through open, insightful, and high-trust dialogue. Having held numerous international roles across diverse geographies, Antoinette has developed a deep passion for understanding different cultures and teams, and for adapting HR strategies to drive the change organizations need.

She believes it is essential to assess the culture and capability of teams and leadership, alongside the business and commercial environment, to drive real, sustainable, and meaningful change. For Antoinette, people are the differentiating factor in future success.

Given the pace and urgency of transformation, Antoinette believes organizations too often overinvest in the “hardware” of business while underinvesting in the “software”—their people and the change management needed to succeed. She emphasizes the importance of balancing investment in technology and machinery with investment in developing the people and capabilities required for the future.

The Millennium Alliance is excited to announce that Neil Hoyne, Chief Strategist at Google | Author of Converted | Expert in Data Analytics and Customer Relationships, will keynote our Digital Enterprise CIO Transformation Assembly August 25-26 at the Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star in Dallas.

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About Neil Hoyne

Neil Hoyne is Google’s Chief Strategist and a leading authority on data analytics, customer relationships, and digital transformation. As the author of Converted: The Data-Driven Way to Win Customers’ Hearts, Neil reveals how businesses can use data to build deeper, more meaningful relationships with their customers. With extensive experience advising Fortune 500 companies, Neil helps organizations leverage data to improve customer experiences and drive growth.
In his insightful talks, Neil covers:

• Building customer loyalty: Strategies for turning data insights into long-term customer relationships.
• The future of digital transformation: Practical tools for staying ahead in the age of big data and AI. Neil’s work has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and The Wall Street Journal. As a sought-after speaker, he provides actionable strategies for companies looking to thrive in the data-driven economy.

New York, NY — May 11, 2026 — The Millennium Alliance is proud to announce the appointment of Eric Hayden Shakun as its new Chief Financial Officer. A seasoned B2B information and media ecosystem executive, Shakun brings a wealth of experience in driving financial strategy, corporate development, and operational excellence to help steer The Millennium Alliance through its next phase of rapid expansion. 

Shakun joins The Millennium Alliance following his successful tenure as Chief Financial Officer at Adweek, where he was instrumental in transforming the iconic media brand, optimizing its industry-leading events, and building investment-grade information platforms serving the marketing community. With an MBA from the Yale School of Management and a proven track record of aligning big-picture vision with actionable financial strategies, Shakun has consistently served as a trusted advisor to CEOs and Boards of Directors across the B2B information landscape. 

Prior to Adweek, Shakun held key financial and operational leadership roles, including COO of Euromoney’s Specialist Information division and COO of TheStreet’s Institutional Services platforms BoardEx and The Deal. His unique ability to balance long-term strategic vision with tactical flexibility makes him uniquely suited to lead The Millennium Alliance’s financial operations. 

“With its industry-leading platform for C-Suite connectivity, The Millennium Alliance is perfectly positioned for its next stage of evolution. I am excited to work alongside our executive team and BV Investment Partners to capitalize on this momentum. “My focus will be on driving strategic growth and operational excellence that further strengthens The Millennium Alliance’s position as the leading platform for corporate executive education and peer-to-peer engagement.”

In his new role, Shakun will oversee all financial operations, capital allocation, and corporate development strategies, working closely with the executive team to optimize investments in high-ROI channels, expand the organization’s footprint across new high-value markets, and enhance the overall value delivered to Millennium’s Enterprise C-Suite community. 

For more information or to get in contact with The Millennium Alliance directly, contact [email protected]. 

ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM ALLIANCE

Founded in 2014, The Millennium Alliance is a premier technology and business advisory firm dedicated to transforming the digital enterprise. By bridging the gap between enterprise C-Suite leaders and their technology partners, we’ve become a global leader in corporate-level executive education and peer-to-peer engagement.

We provide unparalleled access to the enterprise technology community through a combination of premium digital properties and high-impact, in-person experiences, helping organizations of all sizes effectively engage this influential audience.

Our Impact & Reach

We provide senior executives with tangible, real-world learning through a mix of curated in-person experiences and a supporting multimedia ecosystem, including: 

• High-Impact Events: Exclusive multi-day global Assemblies, ABM-focused community dinners, and one-day city sessions designed to foster meaningful connections, actionable insights, and peer-to-peer collaboration 
• Digital Leadership: Robust online platforms and premium digital properties
• Elite Research: Collaborative projects with world-renowned academic institutions and think tanks

A Global Community
Now one of the world’s fastest-growing platforms for the Enterprise C-Suite, the Alliance serves organizations of all sizes across the private and public sectors. Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan with European operations in the heart of London, we continue to evolve as an international hub for the innovation and technology community.