You are cordially invited on behalf of the Financial Policy Council’s Board of Directors, to our next Financial Policy Council power summit featuring a panel discussion about brand acceleration. You don’t want to miss this thanks to our Event Sponsors ; Ascendant Group Branding, Online Biz Builders and .Sublime Communications
TOPIC : Brand Acceleration: Leveraging Visibility for Maximum ROI and Lasting Success
DATE : Thursday September 12, 2024
TIME : 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
LOCATION : The Penn Club of New York City, 30 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036 at the Tarnopol room
Innovation and strategic thinking are key to both business success and national prosperity, “Branding Big Ideas” sits at the essential intersection of entrepreneurial drive and economic impact. This forum is all about exploring how powerful branding can not only boost business growth but also shape the broader economic landscape of America.
You’ll gain invaluable insights into marketing transformative ideas that resonate with stakeholders, sway opinion, and influence changes. By learning from top industry leaders, you’ll uncover the strategies behind successful branding ideas that have elevated companies to new heights and made a lasting impact on the nation’s fiscal health.
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Business Attire Required – Open Bar – Hors d’oeuvres served.
We Extend Our Gratitude to Our Partners
CEO of Ascendant Group Branding
Raoul Davis is CEO of Ascendant Group Branding (ascendantgroupbranding.com), an award-winning CEO branding firm.
Ascendant Group Branding is ranked #3 world-wide out of 11,400 branding agencies on Ad World Masters top agencies list and #1 ranked minority owned PR firm by Clutch and Manifest.
The agency offers one of the most integrated models in the world including brand strategy, PR, literary representation, design, social media, video, photography, and strategic relationships. In his tenure, both he and Ascendant have been recognized multiple times for their work including by the Philadelphia Titans 100 Executives, receiving invitations to small business forums at the U.S. Senate, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and The White House, and winning multiple awards for PR, design, and company culture.
Ascendant clients are Fortune 500 executives, INC 5000 CEOs, high performing and high potential entrepreneur brands, and best-selling self-help authors looking to amplify their reach and develop brands that emotionally connect with their audiences. Ascendant has multiple divisions including Ascendant Entertainment, which is led by the #13 ranked Self-Help literary agent in the world, Ascendant Global, the international division with team members spanning five continents, and Reformat Agency; the ad agency side of the business expanding Ascendant’s offering to provide support for corporate brands.
Davis is a Forbes contributor and author of the book Firestarters: How Innovators, Initiators and Instigators Can Inspire You to Ignite Your Own Life.
He speaks regularly for Joseph Business School and has given talks for leading organizations such as UPENN, Young Entrepreneur Council, as well as various universities and Chambers of Commerce across the country.
His life philosophy, “paving the way for others” is inspired by the example of John The Baptist. He currently serves as the Chair for the Board of Directors for Life in Christ Cathedral of Faith.
CEO of Sublime Communications, an INC 5000 company
A pioneer in brand building, Nicole has successfully launched new brands, reinvented well-known brands, and created new product categories for Fortune 500 companies.
As CEO & Founder of Sublime Communications, a certified women-owned business, she has led the team to become the AOR for Serena Williams Jewelry, Eureka Vacuums, Delamar Hotels, and over 30 cybersecurity companies. Sublime’s global marketing campaign for Cylance drove +550% growth in revenue in a single year and resulted in their acquisition by BlackBerry for $1.4B.
Along the way, Nicole managed a diverse portfolio of brands including UPS, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oreal, Citibank, and TD Ameritrade. Nicole sits on multiple boards including Girls with Impact, The Ad Club of CT, FFCH, and acts as an advisor to the Management Team of Atwood Consortium. Nicole gets out of bed every morning loving what she does and is fiercely passionate about driving the bottom line for clients.
Philosophia Cellars
Antony Ponnaiya is a dynamo in the realms of Sales, Acquisitions, and Marketing. He boasts an illustrious career within the Fortune 500 sector. Recognized for his aptitude in strategic planning, value optimization, and organizational transformation, Antony employs an analytical methodology combined with innovative marketing paradigms to facilitate multimillion-dollar transactions. He catalyzes revenue growth and directs successful mergers and acquisitions that have set new industry benchmarks.
As a former senior business executive at AT&T, Antony has honed a unique leadership style that melds motivational coaching with rigorous analytical approaches. His portfolio includes collaborations with some of the world’s most prestigious brands in diverse sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, and consumer goods—most notably Tesla, Bloomingdales, Bang & Olufsen, Stop & Shop, and Caymus Vineyards.
Beyond his primary responsibilities as National Director of Sales & Acquisitions, Antony epitomizes entrepreneurial excellence. He deftly manages and cultivates a diverse portfolio of business ventures and interests.
As a connoisseur of both coffee and wine, Antony has masterfully crafted distinguished brands in each arena. His coffee venture, Fresh Coast Coffee, embodies Italian tradition by sourcing premium beans from 14 distinct global regions. Concurrently, from the esteemed vineyards of Napa Valley, his Philosophia Cellars brand combines his reverence for philosophy with expert viticulture, introducing three white wines inspired by ancient philosophers. Antony’s meticulous selection of grapes ensures each bottle achieves unparalleled sophistication.
Committed to elevating mental health awareness, Antony founded his apparel line, Deprssed. This distinguished venture serves as both a sartorial statement and a vehicle for social impact, aiming to catalyze substantive conversations about the importance of mental well-being. A portion of the profits is judiciously allocated to reputable mental health charities.
Demonstrating keen acumen for market dynamics, Antony conducts rigorous analyses of evolving business landscapes while diversifying his entrepreneurial portfolio. Currently, one of his flagship products has attracted eight-figure acquisition offers, highlighting its substantial market value. Furthermore, Antony is in the advanced stages of planning a high-impact market entry for one of his forthcoming brands.
In his leisure time, Antony participates in a professional tennis league, reinforcing his affinity for athleticism and strategy. A discerning collector of fine timepieces, he also has a keen eye for modern real estate and architectural design. Further diversifying his portfolio, he serves as an esteemed global Airbnb host, offering premium guest experiences across international locales.
Moderator, Chairman & Founder of the Financial Policy Council
Ziad Abelnour is Founder, President & CEO of Blackhawk Partners, Inc. a private “family office” in the business of originating, structuring & acting as equity investor in strategic corporate investments Founder & Chairman of the Board of the Financial Policy Council ; a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization designed to give its select group of supporters the opportunity to have direct face-to-face dialogue with the nation’s quintessential power brokers and policymakers
Author of the bestselling book “Economic Warfare: Secrets of Wealth Creation in the Age of Welfare Politics” and of the upcoming book ” Startup Saboteurs: How Incompetence, Ego, and Small Thinking Prevent True Wealth Creation” to be published in Summer 2019.
Mr. Abdelnour has over 30 year experience on Wall Street backing over 125 companies & serial entrepreneurs worth in aggregate over 20 billion dollars in the private equity, high yield bond and distressed debt markets.
He holds a MBA in Finance Summa Cum Laude from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania & BS in Economics, Summa Cum Laude, from the American University of Beirut
Today, Mr. Abdelnour continues to be featured in hundreds of media channels and publications every year and is widely seen as one of the top business leaders by millions around the world.
He was just recently been featured as one of the 500 Most Influential CEOs in the World. Source: Top 500 Most Influential CEOs Powerlist (2015)”. Richtopia. 24 December 2015 along with one of the Top 10 Disruptors to Watch Out for in 2023 by LA Weekly.
