Executive Fireside Chat

Bryan Bradley is a high-impact global senior executive with leadership strengths in Retail, Recording, Music Production, Music Publishing/Intellectual Property, Tour and Cinema Audio, and broader Professional Audio. Currently, he is President of Group One Ltd., a holding and distribution company of leading professional audio and lighting brands from around the world including BlueSky, Calrec, Digico, Klang, MC2, Avolites, Elektralite, and others.

Before joining Group One, Bryan served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Harman International’s Entertainment Division, as General Manager of JBL Professional, and as COO of Alfred Music Publishing. Throughout his corporate career, he created and led high performing global teams in sales, marketing, R&D, distribution, QA, finance, business development and HR. 

Bryan is a board member of NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants, and he holds an MBA from California Lutheran University.

Christopher Lytton is a senior entertainment executive with deep leadership experience across film, television, and media operations, spanning strategy, business affairs, and legal oversight. He currently serves as President & COO of The Jim Henson Company, where he is responsible for day-to-day operations, corporate strategy, and enterprise-wide business execution across the company’s global portfolio.

Prior to his current role, Christopher held senior operating and legal leadership positions at Route One Films, Exclusive Media Group, Hammer & Spitfire, Holding Pictures / Beacon Pictures, and Morgan Creek Entertainment. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for integrity and commercial judgment, working closely with talent, studios, financiers, distributors, and international partners. Christopher holds a JD from SMU Dedman School of Law, is an active member of the California Bar, and earned his BA cum laude from UCLA in Theater, Film & Television and History.

Shannon Shapiro is a senior global marketing executive with extensive experience leading brand, product, and growth strategy across beauty, consumer products, and technology-driven brands. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Global Marketing at Ember Technologies, Inc., where she led worldwide marketing strategy, positioning, and go-to-market execution.

Prior to Ember, Shannon spent eight years at Algenist, progressing through senior marketing leadership roles including Vice President of Marketing and Executive Director of Marketing, where she built and scaled global and operational marketing teams. Earlier in her career, she held product management and analytical roles at JAFRA Cosmetics. Shannon holds an MBA from California Lutheran University and a BA in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University.

Marc Rosenmayr is a senior global finance and operations executive with deep leadership experience across consumer goods, supply chain, technology, and data-driven organizations. He currently serves as CFO and EVP Finance, Operations & IT for Red Bull North America, where he holds full P&L responsibility across the U.S. and Canada, overseeing finance, operations, and IT functions at enterprise scale.

Prior to his North America role, Marc led finance across Eastern Europe and Asia Pacific for Red Bull and spent nearly a decade at Johnson Controls in senior FP&A, audit, and process improvement roles, driving large-scale global efficiency initiatives. Known for combining financial rigor with innovation and resilience-focused leadership, Marc holds an MSc in Finance from the University of Graz and completed executive education at Harvard Business School.

Marina Lubinsky is a senior information technology executive with extensive experience leading enterprise-scale technology, data, and digital transformation across global organizations. She currently serves as Senior Vice President & CIO at The Cheesecake Factory, where she oversees IT strategy, systems modernization, data platforms, and technology operations supporting a complex, high-growth hospitality business.

Prior to The Cheesecake Factory, Marina held CIO and senior IT leadership roles at Oakwood Worldwide and AIG, where she led shared services, infrastructure, and large-scale technology programs across international portfolios. Known for strong executive leadership, vendor management, and operational rigor, Marina holds a master’s degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark and completed executive education at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Don Armstrong is a technology entrepreneur and longtime leader in the vehicle-to-government (V2Gov) sector, with deep expertise in regulatory systems, compliance, and digital transformation. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Vitu, where he leads the vision and strategy behind a platform modernizing vehicle registration, titling, and DMV interactions through scalable digital solutions.

Under Don’s leadership, Vitu has helped redefine how dealerships, drivers, and government agencies interact by streamlining complex regulatory workflows and improving efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. With more than two decades at the helm, Don continues to drive innovation across the V2Gov ecosystem, building technology that anticipates the evolving needs of a highly regulated and mission-critical industry.

Pam Kessler is a seasoned public-company finance executive with deep expertise in real estate investment, capital markets, and corporate leadership. She currently serves as Co-President & Co-CEO of LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE: LTC), where she helps lead the strategic direction and long-term performance of the healthcare-focused REIT.

Pam previously served as Co-President and CFO and spent more than two decades as EVP and Chief Financial Officer at LTC, overseeing financial strategy, reporting, and investor relations through multiple market cycles. Earlier in her career, she held senior accounting and financial leadership roles at The Ezralow Company, Irvine Apartment Communities, KB Home, and Ernst & Young, building a strong foundation in financial reporting and controls across real estate and public-company environments.