THURSDAY GENERAL SESSION

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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Ian Heller
Founder and Chief Strategist, Distribution Strategy Group
Thursday, October 2, 2025 (During the Thursday General Session)
Thoughtful analysis, actionable ideas and inspiration await you with Ian Heller’s presentation on fact-based distribution strategies for growth.

About IAN Heller
Heller has more than 30 years of experience in wholesale distribution, starting as a truck unloader and working his way to senior executive roles. He most recently served as President and COO for Modern Distribution Management, a specialized information and analytics firm. Leveraging his passion for distribution, Ian has written and spoken extensively on distribution trends, strategies and marketing.

Ian earned a BA in History from Roosevelt University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where he was elected commencement speaker by his classmates.