Join for the Women Industry Leaders’ Inaugural Meeting

NAFEM's first female president will speak at the May 19 gathering, held in-person in Chicago and accessible by Zoom.

April 18, 2023

Louise O'Sullivan will speak at the inaugural meeting of the Women Industry Leaders group on May 19.

Those heading to Chicago for the National Restaurant Association Show in May might also want to mark their calendars for another industry gathering.

At 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19, the inaugural meeting of the Women Industry Leaders group will be held in conjunction with the National Restaurant Association Show, with an exact location provided upon registration. Virtual attendance via Zoom also is offered. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend, get involved and show support for the new group.

Register here for the inaugural meeting of the Women Industry Leaders Group.

At the meeting, longtime industry executive Louise O’Sullivan will serve as a guest speaker. A few of O’Sullivan’s career highlights include serving as NAFEM’s first female president in 1991 and founding Prime Advantage Corp. (a group purchasing organization for industrial manufacturers) in 1997, along with various awards and accolades. Now retired, O’Sullivan runs a small consulting and coaching business.

The WIL group is focused on empowering women and educating all. For more information, contact womenindustryleaders@gmail.com or call Jennifer Ward at (614) 309-8233.