Chris DeWolf

Co-Owner; President and CEO
Lil' Drug Store Products

Chris DeWolf is a distinguished business leader with extensive experience in corporate finance and healthcare. He serves as Co-Owner, President, and CEO of Lil’ Drug Store Products (LDSP), overseeing a diverse portfolio of consumer products and retail solutions companies. Additionally, he co-owns ForeFold Ventures, focusing on private investments and philanthropy.

Chris's professional journey includes notable roles at General Electric, where he excelled in corporate finance and business development within GE Healthcare. Committed to community service, he serves on various boards, including Mercycare Service Corporation, Mercy Hospital’s Foundation, and the University of Iowa Center for Advancement.

His contributions extend to academia, where he advises the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. Chris also lends his expertise to Swinetech, Inc., a technology firm dedicated to improving livestock welfare, and guides regional economic development as a leader at 2001 Development Corporation.

Recognized for his philanthropic endeavors, Chris has received numerous accolades, including the Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award and was recognized as the Outstanding Individual Philanthropist of the Year by The Association of Fundraising Professionals. He holds a B.B.A. from the University of Iowa and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University's J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management. 

Format: Case Study Case Study
General topic presenting lessons learned start to finish.
Format: Expert-Expert Interview Expert-Expert Interview
Replaces fireside chat or single presenter format. Must be known industry expert or presentation of robust data.
Format: Ignite Ignite
Slides run automatically keeping speaker pacing. Keeps session moving.
Format: Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope
One topic through the eyes of different functional teams (e.g. supply chain, store ops, frontline, finance, etc.)
Format: Lightning Lightning
Moderated Q&A with small panel with efforts to drive diverse perspective; after 3 minutes on question, buzzer sounds and move to next question; forces people to be brief and clear on answers.
Format: Masterclass Masterclass
Single topic session which is a solo presenter and acts more like an university lecture. Must include multiple media, audience interaction, etc.
Format: Great Debate: Point Counterpoint Great Debate: Point Counterpoint
Facilitator stimulates point/counterpoint debate on key industry topic.
Format: Roundtables Roundtables
Facilitated discussion. Limited use of slides or video to set-up topic.
Format: Think You Know Me? Think You Know Me?
One group is polled on a topic, and then the other has to guess the outcomes, as a stimulant for discussion.
Format: Workshop Workshop
Traditional small group classroom style format.

Speaking at:

Rx for Winning the Drug Channel Shopper

As consumer shopping patterns continue to evolve, it's essential for retailers to adapt and enhance their offerings to meet diverse needs. In this session designed for retailers in merchandising...
Category Management
Format: Roundtables Roundtables
 
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