Jeannette G. Hobson:

•Jeannette was one of the first company presenters. She founded Gateway Consulting Group in 1989 to develop growth strategies for mid-sized companies. Prior to founding Gateway, she spent 20 years at The Bank of New York, with her last position being Vice President, Investment and Portfolio Management.

•Jeannette has facilitated over 600 meeting days and on average, her clients have grown their businesses 2.5 times the rate of growth of their peer group.

•Her expertise in finance, manufacturing and commercial banking make her uniquely qualified to identify the industries competitive edge, allowing them to grow more profitably.

•Jeannette holds an executive MBA from Columbia Business School and has published an article, What makes a successful Entrepreneur in Sociedad & Conocimiento, Universidad Central De Chile.

•Jeannette resides in New Jersey with her husband and enjoys sailing, tennis, cooking, the theatre and ballet.