Thursday, May 7th
2026 CEO Summit
Blueprints for Bold Leadership:
Columbus, Ohio
Covelli Center at The Ohio State University
Bold leadership is no longer optional, it's the blueprint for long-term success. Ohio's top executives will share breakthrough moments, lessons learned, and the strategies behind their boldest moves.
BakerHostetler
Mark Hatcher
BakerHostetler
Bowling Green State University
Rodney Rogers
Bowling Green State University
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Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Beth Hammack
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Haslam Sports Group
Jimmy Haslam
Haslam Sports Group
IGS Energy
Scott White
IGS Energy
Ice Miller
Catherine Strauss
Ice Miller
JobsOhio
J.P. Nauseef
JobsOhio
Nationwide
Kirt Walker
Nationwide
Novagard
Sarah Nash
Novagard
Positive Foundry
Laura Cooke
Positive Foundry
Procter & Gamble
Jon Moeller
Procter & Gamble
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The O.H.I.O. Fund
Mark Kvamme
The O.H.I.O. Fund
The Ohio State University
Ravi Bellamkonda
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
John Warner, MD
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Western & Southern Financial Group
John Barrett
Western & Southern Financial Group
White Castle System, Inc.
Lisa Ingram
White Castle System, Inc.
About the 2026 Summit
The 2026 Ohio CEO Summit will spotlight the partnerships, ideas, and decisions reshaping Ohio’s economic future.
This year’s Summit features dynamic conversations with executives who are taking risks, building innovative collaborations, and rethinking how their organizations grow. Leaders will share breakthrough moments, lessons learned, and the strategies behind their boldest moves.
As Ohio continues to lead in innovation and business growth, this Summit will highlight those turning ambition into action—and shaping what comes next.
FOCUS ISSUE:
Blueprints for Bold Leadership
11:30 AM
DOORS OPEN
12:00 PM
LUNCH
12:15 PM
WELCOME REMARKS
Pat Tiberi (Ohio Business Roundtable)
President Ravi Bellamkonda (The Ohio State University)
12:30 PM
LUNCH SESSION: MENTAL HEALTH
Dr. John Warner (The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center)
Additional Special Guest TBA
More details coming soon.
1:00 PM
SESSION 2
J.P. Nauseef (JobsOhio)
Additional Special Guest TBA
More details coming soon.
1:30 PM
SESSION 3
Erhardt Preitauer (CareSource)
More details coming soon.
1:45 PM
DRIVING THE INNOVATION ECONOMY
Mark Kvamme (The O.H.I.O. Fund)
Sarah Nash (Novagard)
President Rodney Rogers (Bowling Green State University)
More details coming soon.
2:15 PM
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN A CHANGING ECONOMY
Beth Hammack (Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland)
Interviewed by Mark Hatcher (BakerHostetler)
Beth Hammack, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, discusses her leadership path and the lessons she's learned guiding one of the nation's 12 Federal Reserve Regional Banks. In this conversation with Mark Hatcher of BakerHostetler, she explains how the Cleveland Fed serves the public and why regional economic insights from business and community leaders are crucial to setting strong national monetary policy.
2:35 PM
BREAK
2:55 PM
EMPLOYER STRATEGIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Catherine Strauss (Ice Miller)
Scott White (IGS Energy)
Lisa Ingram (White Castle System, Inc.)
Interviewed by Laura Cooke (Positive Foundry)
More details coming soon.
3:25 PM
AT THE HELM OF P&G: LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
Jon Moeller (Procter & Gamble)
Interviewed by John Barrett (Western & Southern Financial Group)
More details coming soon.
3:50 PM
BUILDING TO WIN: BUSINESS, SPORTS, AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
Jimmy Haslam (Haslam Sports Group)
Interviewed by Kirt Walker (Nationwide)
Jimmy Haslam reflects on building and leading a family business— from the growth of Pilot Flying J to investing in professional sports through Haslam Sports Group. In this conversation with Kirt Walker of Nationwide, Jimmy will share how principles like accountability and key performance indicators drive success across industries, while also discussing HSG’s role in shaping Northeast Ohio’s future, including the transformative impact of a new domed stadium and broader regional redevelopment efforts.
4:10 PM
EXCELLENCE AT SCALE: ADVANCING HIGHER EDUCATION'S NOBLE MISSION IN THE 21ST CENTURY
President Ravi Bellamkonda (The Ohio State University)
Higher education is at a moment of significant change–and opportunity. In this session, President Ravi Bellamkonda will share his vision for how Ohio State will lead with a relentless pursuit of excellence and impact. Drawing on the university’s deeply rooted land-grant mission, President Bellamkonda will invite a conversation about how to define excellence for a new era, ensuring that Ohio State’s world-class academic programs, innovative research and patient care continue to transform lives in Ohio and beyond.
4:30 – 6:00 PM
RECEPTION
Cap off the day with a complimentary reception, providing the opportunity to connect with event speakers and attendees.
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