It's the scenario we all dread: a product recall. But the FDA recall rate in 2017 was the highest in the past five years. Who do you need on your team and what do you need to do to manage a recall and crisis in today's world?
Join us for cocktails and appetizers as the panel discuss the modern evolution of product recall. A cross-functional panel of experts will provide insights and best practices for food & beverage recalls using real life "ripped from the headlines" scenarios. Also, the panel will discuss the ins and outs of surviving and maintaining a healthy, growing brand by proactively preparing for the worst.
Our Panelists:
Matthew Botos is the CEO and Co-Founder of ConnectFood, which offers a step-by-step, “Do-It-Yourself” food safety plan generator to help companies comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act and On-Demand plan reviews from a national network of food experts.
John Buckley, Partner, Nixon Peabody, is a trial lawyer focused on mass tort and product liability, business tort and professional negligence and insurance coverage actions across the country. He represents public and private companies in the health care, food and beverage, consumer products and insurance industries.
Caitlin McGrath, Vice President of National Product Recall and Accidental Contamination Risk Consulting at Lockton Companies LLC, works with Lockton’s experts in London to help clients identify adverse exposure trends, provide world class insurance program design recommendations, and implement unique risk management tools to clients facing this exposure. Caitlin McGrath
David Pelzer is president of Pelzer Communications Resources Inc., a communications consulting firm specializing in interpersonal communications and crisis management based in Evanston, IL. David was formerly senior vice president, industry image and relations, at Dairy Management Inc™ (DMI). His roles at DMI included issues & crisis management, media relations and industry communications.
Agenda:
4:00pm Check In, Refreshments & Networking
4:45pm Panel Begins
6:00pm Q & A
6:15pm Additional Networking
Presented in partnership with Lockton Companies LLC. Conveniently located by the METRA and CTA train stations. Parking also available in the building.
