Guest Speaker

Pär Larshans
Sustainability & Public Relations
Licensed Human Element Practitioner
Pär Larshans is an award winner in communication, social sustainability, and intrapreneurship. In 2013 and 2014, 2020 the Trust Across America listed Pär as one of TOP Thought Leaders (global). In 2013, he was given the Swedish award - Intrapreneur of the year. In 2009 Pär had the honor to receive the Green award in London for sustainability Communication, international category “Putting the carbon on the menu” to the company.
An LHEP (Licensed Human Element Practitioner) and expert in the field of Sustainability, since 2007, Pär have been requested around the world as international speaker on subjects such as: Leadership, Inspiration for Change, Sustainability, and Circular Economy. From 2020, Pär holds two different appointments from the Swedish government: one at the Ministry of Industry, and the other at the Ministry of Environment.
For This Virtual Update:
While focusing on leadership needed in the circular economy to come, Pär will give his view on how important the ability to collaborate, and self-esteem are in the future circular economy to come. He will also share his experience working in 2 different industries and taking both his companies to global recognition that has benefitted the economy and possibility to grow as a brand.
More about Pär Larshans' 25+ years of experience working with sustainability as part of developing business HERE

Kenneth Rogers
Executive Coach
Ken has an extensive business background with over 25 years as a Corporate Executive, Director and Consultant in global Fortune 500 companies in the areas of healthcare, higher education, pharmaceuticals, professional and business, chemical manufacturing, food & beverage, mechanical service, aerospace, aluminum manufacturing, industrial distribution, auto parts manufacturing, and transportation.
Kenneth is credited with building and leading best-in class initiatives in the areas of change management, talent management, executive coaching, and organizational development. As a frequent motivational speaker and presenter, his experience and insight has gained him invitations to present at several conferences and workshops including: the American Management Association Leadership Conference, University Corporate Executive Exchange Program sponsored by the National Urban League, Leadership Network AICHE Diversity and Empowerment Conference, Regional EEOC Conference and the Texas Workforce Commission Annual Conference.
He is an Achiever Awards Winner for the State of Commonwealth of Kentucky, in recognition of dynamic growth, personal achievement and notable accomplishment both in the community and in the workplace. And, Employer of the Year award winner, for Outstanding Change Initiative from the Texas Workforce Commission.
For This Virtual Update:
Kenneth Rogers’ presentation will be focused how to look at organizations from a wider perspective and build a deeper understanding on how they operate. He will be talking about some of the following topics:
- Understanding the language of companies you approach for sales
- Business acumen
- Importance of research before meeting the actual clients