Highlights from the 2026 AESC Global Summit on Leadership in New York City

Featured Moments

Roy Hibbert, legendary NBA All-Star and Sports Analyst for CBS Sports, closed out the Summit with an inspiring session “Stand Tall, Start Small,” sending attendees away with a reminder to push yourself to new limits.

Misha Logvinov, CTO and New York Office Lead of MGX, joined AESC President & CEO James Edmund Datri on stage for a perspective-shifting fireside chat on AI and the evolving role of the CTO.

AESC President & CEO James Edmund Datri and Spencer Stuart Head of North America Miranda Pode celebrate at the Grand Reception sponsored by Spencer Stuart overlooking a stunning 180-degree perspective of New York City’s iconic skyline.

Jennifer Herrmann, Lawyer and Partner, Spencer Stuart | Legal, Governance & Leadership Advisor, was recognized with the AESC Award of Excellence for her remarkable contributions to the profession.

AMC Global Media President & Chief Commercial Officer Kim Kelleher joined AESC President & CEO James Edmund Datri for a special fireside chat on growing legacy brands in today’s modern world.

AESC Global Partner Findem was recognized with the AESC Vanguard Award for challenging conventions and pushing boundaries.

AESC Global Board of Directors on a rooftop terrace

Several members of the AESC Global Board of Directors traveled across the globe to the heart of NYC for one of AESC’s largest events of the year. From left: Nick Chambers, Pilar Brogeras, Jacques Bouwens (Vice Chair), Julia Scheffer, David Turner (Secretary / Treasurer), James Edmund Datri (AESC President & CEO), Sophie Wigniolle (Chair), Ruth Curran, Julian Ha (Chair Emeritus), Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Joe Coulter, and Simon Wan.

Marketing experts Greg Boosin (Equitable), Rik Haslam (Brandpie),Toni Clayton-Hine (EY), and Victoria Lozano (Former Crayola) explored the strategic approaches and leadership mindsets driving measurable brand equity.

Attendees packed the room to hear from McKinsey’s Olivia White, who examined how to unlock productivity in an increasingly multipolar and digitally driven world.