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Keynote Speaker

Joel Manby

Inspired by his 25+ years of experience as CEO of major corporations, Joel Many wrote "LoveWorks: Seven Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders," detailing how to integrate love — the verb — into the leadership ethos and philosophy of any organization. This servant leadership approach has been proven to systematically transform organizations toward lower turnover, higher employee engagement, greater customer satisfaction, and stronger profits. LoveWorks has sold more than 150,000 copies and has been re-released in an expanded and updated version that bravely explores personal and professional challenges and failures.

Previously, Joel served as CEO of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. He stepped in when SeaWorld was mired in a brand crisis and reset its vision and culture, which improved attendance, employee engagement, customer trust, and profitability. For more than a decade, he was the CEO or Herschend Enterprises, which manages more than 20 entertainment properties including internationally respected brands such as the Harlem Globetrotters and Dolly Parton's Dollywood theme park. Prior to joining Herschend Enterprises, Joel spent 20 years in the auto industry and served as CEO of SAAB Automobile during Saab's U.S. turn-around. He also led an Amazon start-up that introduced car sales to the internet.

Currently a Thought Leader for John Maxwell Leadership, Joel mentors, consults, and speaks on LoveWorks and the leadership lessons drawn from his career. He also serves on the Salvation Army's National Advisory Board and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Board.

Joel received his MBA with honors from Harvard Business School and was valedictorian at Albion College, where he has since received the distinguished alumni award and an honorary doctorate for his service and achievement. He and his wife Shannon reside in Naples, Florida.