Transformative learning, building tomorrow’s leaders.

Contact: Brandi Mauro, Education Program Manager bmauro@convenience.org | (703) 518-4223

Women’s Leadership

“Thank you for being a champion for women’s leadership and for developing such an incredible opportunity for the female leaders in our industry. The ability to dive deep into transformational concepts like authenticity, emotional intelligence, healthy conflict and skillful negotiation will enable us to positively impact and strengthen our organizations. Above all, the bonds created with other industry leaders will bring continued learning, collaboration and innovation for many years to come.”

Michele KochVice President of Marketing, GreenPrint Corp

“I thoroughly enjoyed the content and atmosphere of the program. I’m going to share my experience with several women back at the office who would get a lot out of it too. Thanks for recognizing the need, and developing such an amazing curriculum.”

Amanda FlowersFuel Accounting Manager, Wallis Co.

Innovation Leadership

“It was a wonderful experience. Mentally powerful and rewarding, also exhausting. Thanks to NACS for staying focused on our industry and helping raise the tide with education courses like this.”

Joey HobsonVP Marketing, Maverik, Inc.

“As a life-long learner, and someone who desires to constantly sharpen the saw, I see tremendous value in this program. I plan on attending Cornell next, and will send several more of my team members to these courses.”

Gary PriceVP of Operations,Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores

“I am so appreciative of the effort that was put into creating this program—my head is still spinning!”

Bill Stein SVP, Enterprise Growth, CoreMark

Master of Convenience, 2020

“I’ve had such a great experience attending 4 of these programs this year. They’ve helped me better understand the industry, trends and how to plan for the future. I’m eager to implement what I’ve learned, and am looking forward to sending members of my team to participate as well.”

Pablo Andonie, President, AMPM Centro America

What OurAttendees Are Saying

Financial Leadership

“Well done and applicable to all functions in business—not just financial folks.”

2019 participant

“Very practical and challenges typical thought processes around metrics. Could be the trigger that drives change and allows companies to transition to “customer centric” ideas.”

2019 participant

Marketing Leadership

“Best program I’ve taken so far in my entire career. Well done! It’s a worthwhile investment. I’ll be keen on sending staff to this course in the future.”

2019 participant

“It was a great experience! The course exceeded my expectations, as well as the Kellogg campus and facilities. It was interesting to meet industry peers from different parts of the world. ”

Mariano Arzubi BordaOperations Manager, YPF

“This was an amazing course that broadened my understanding of marketing, and helped me further my skillset to continue my progression within the field. This program was very well put together, both the professors and content.”

2019 participant

Executive Leadership

“It was one of the most educational trainings I’ve ever had. Meeting so many people from the industry, from across the globe, made the experience truly unique!”

Kerstin MeierHead of Key Account Management,Lekkerland SE & Co. KG

“The course was amazing, from start to finish. The content is top notch! The Cornell faculty did an amazing job keeping all participants fully engaged—which is not an easy task given our fast-paced and ever-changing landscape.”

Matthew SollyFuel Operations Director,Circle K Stores, Inc.

It’s been exciting to watch the growth of the NACS Executive Education programs. In 2018 we added the Women’s Leadership Program at Yale, and last year the Innovation Leadership program at MIT—both proving to be extraordinary additions to the series.

Each program has been collaboratively designed by business experts, retail leaders and Ivy League professors to provide an exceptional and unique experience for NACS members. And treated holistically, they act as a customized, convenience industry MBA—forging the nimble, adaptive, forward-thinking leaders we need.

To acknowledge these leaders, we’re pleased to announce the new NACS Master of Convenience designation. This achievement is awarded to convenience retailers who complete at least three of five Executive Education programs, with no time limit required. This elite group of professionals will be recognized at NACS events as “Masters of Convenience.”

We look forward to helping you invest in your leadership potential and discover the advantages of a global peer network. See you on campus!

Henry Armour, Ph.D. President & CEO, NACS

For questions, contact: Brandi Mauro, Education Program Manager bmauro@convenience.org | (703) 518-4223

The NACS Master of Convenience designation acknowledges the hard work and investment NACS members have made in their personal leadership development. It is awarded to convenience retailers who have attended 3 or more of the 5 NACS Executive Education programs.

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November 1-6, 2020The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

This program is designed for high-potential convenience retailer leaders who have been challenged by their companies to expand their financial insights and, in turn, provide greater value to their organizations. Case studies are customized using information from the NACS State of the Industry Report®, so attendees will gain new skills through exercises that are relevant and applicable to their retail organization.

This program helps convenience retailers: + Develop strategic skills in the context of

financial leadership+ Build strategic partnerships with key

stakeholders+ Cultivate a skill set that goes beyond

the classroom to positively affect an organization’s bottom line

+ Gain an understanding of current trends in finance

+ Transition from information provider to strategic partner

Wharton is renowned for its expertise in finance education, understanding the intricacies and implications that affect corporate finance, portfolio management and international finance.

To see the full curriculum and reserve your seat, visit: convenience.org/ExecEd/Wharton

Attendee Profile:

Participating companies include:+ Circle K Stores, Inc. + Kum & Go, L.C. + OXXO, Inc.+ Pilot Travel Centers LLC+ Wawa, Inc.

Endowed by

Manager30%

Director27%

CEO/VP25%

Controller6%

Analyst/Other11%

November 1-5, 2020The Dyson School Cornell University Ithaca, NY

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November 1-6, 2020Kellogg School of Management Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

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November 1-6, 2020The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA

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October 25-30, 2020 Yale School of Management Yale University New Haven, CT

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November 1-6, 2020MIT Sloan School of Management Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA

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November 1-5, 2020Dyson School Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

This program gives retailer participants the leadership skills needed to successfully respond to the challenges of a competitive marketplace, providing opportunities to supplement experience with leadership coaching and formalized instruction on skills needed to drive long-term organizational performance.

This program helps convenience retailers: + Reflect on and refine leadership skills+ Prepare for the demands of key

company roles+ Access 360-degree feedback assessments

and individual coaching+ Engage in group case studies that build

a network of peers to help address tomorrow’s business challenges

+ Hear from top industry leaders speaking to today’s biggest challenges in the workforce

The program is administered by faculty in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, recently ranked number three in best undergraduate business schools by Bloomberg Businessweek.

To see the full curriculum and apply to the program, visit: convenience.org/ExecEd/Cornell

Attendee Profile:

Participating companies include:+ Circle K Stores Inc.+ Ipiranga Produtos de

Petróleo S/A+ Kum & Go, L.C.+ Mirabito Energy Products/

Quickway+ Reitan Convenience AS

Endowed by

Director41%

Other7%

CEO/VP17%

Manager35%

November 1-6, 2020Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Organizations that focus on their brand and how their customers experience it consistently outperform the competition. These companies carefully cultivate their brands and segment their customers, develop a specific value offering for target customers and deliver an outstanding customer experience focused on sustaining their brand.

This program helps convenience retailers: + Identify where organizational growth

will come from+ Build and strengthen company brands+ Optimize the customer experience and

influence customer choices+ Gain and translate insights about

consumers’ goals, beliefs and behaviors into an effective marketing strategy

+ Learn how to lead modern marketing-driven organizations

This program is administered by faculty in the Kellogg School of Management, ranked #1 in Marketing Programs in 2019 by US News and World Report.

To see the full curriculum and reserve your seat, visit: convenience.org/ExecEd/Kellogg

Attendee Profile:

Participating companies include:+ 7-Eleven, Inc.+ Ipiranga Produtos

de Petroleo S/A + OXXO, Inc. + YPF SA+ Shell International Oil

Company Limited

Endowed by

Manager50%

Other5%

Director29%

CEO/VP16%

November 1-6, 2020MIT Sloan School of Management Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA

Building on MIT’s prestigious reputation and innovative culture, this program combines research-based management frameworks with practical hands-on experiences, and offers networking opportunities for top-tier convenience industry retail leaders. Attendees will directly apply methods and frameworks to their own businesses—to build innovation capability and improve business results.

This program helps convenience retailers:+ Learn how to build an innovation culture—

focused on desire, freedom of action, high commitment and high integrity

+ Recognize and overcome mental models that inhibit innovation

+ Leverage the principles and processes of design thinking

+ Identify choices for responding to disruptive competition

+ Develop digital business models+ Apply innovative methods for designing

work and operating models that engage employees/create competitive advantage

+ Experience first-hand MIT’s entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem

The power of innovation at MIT can’t be denied. A 2015 research study determined that MIT alumni have created over 30,000 companies with over 4.6 million employees and nearly $2 trillion in annual revenues—which would be the world’s 10th largest GDP if measured as a country.

To learn more and reserve your seat, visit: convenience.org/ExecEd/MIT

Attendee Profile:

Participating companies include:+ Core-Mark International, Inc.+ Esmax Limitada+ Maverik, Inc.+ Pilot Travel Centers LLC+ Sheetz, Inc.

Supported by

CEO/VP50%

Other10%

Manager18%

Director22%

October 25-30, 2020Yale School of Management Yale University, New Haven, CT Women face unique challenges in the workplace, and they also add unique value and perspective. They shatter groupthink, improve communication dynamics and reinvigorate companies in ways that make them more competitive. Research shows companies with a critical mass of top-team gender diversity enjoy better financial performance.

This program helps convenience retailers and suppliers:+ Develop critical top team leadership skills+ Refine strategic perspective and

decision making+ Understand and hone leadership style

through feedback assessments+ Improve executive presence and leverage

diversity to accelerate innovation+ Practice emotionally intelligent leadership

Participants will exchange ideas with a peer group of experienced and emerging women leaders who face similar challenges in their professional lives, with thought-leading faculty at Yale, and successful female convenience industry practitioners.

To see the full curriculum and apply to the program, visit: convenience.org/ExecEd/Yale

Attendee Profile:

Participating companies include:+ Circle K Stores, Inc. + OXXO, Inc. + Pilot Travel Centers LLC+ Shell International Oil

Company Limited+ Wawa, Inc.

Endowed by

Manager41%

CEO/VP27%

Director27%

Other5%

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