{"id":11120,"date":"2023-01-09T01:58:27","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T01:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=11120"},"modified":"2022-12-19T13:07:54","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T13:07:54","slug":"astronaut-to-address-naw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/astronaut-to-address-naw\/","title":{"rendered":"Astronaut to Address NAW"},"content":{"rendered":"

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)<\/a> reported that Chris Hadfield will headline its\u00a02023 Executive Summit\u00a0dinner gala\u2014the premiere event for the wholesale distribution industry\u2014which takes place January 31-February 2 in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to have renowned astronaut, Chris Hadfield, at the NAW<\/a> Executive Summit this year,\u201d\u00a0said NAW<\/a> CEO Eric Hoplin.<\/p>\n

\u201cChris will headline our dinner gala at the National Air & Space Museum- a fitting venue as we look towards the Next Frontier of wholesale distribution,\u201d concluded Hoplin.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe wholesale-distribution industry is such a dynamic and enduring industry on the front line of America\u2019s supply chain every day. I\u2019m honored to address this incredible group of executives and share my experience, lessons learned, and what the future of innovation holds for us all, \u201c\u00a0said Colonel and Retired Astronaut Chris Hadfield.<\/p>\n

A heavily decorated astronaut, engineer, and fighter pilot, Colonel Hadfield\u2019s many awards include the Order of Canada, the Meritorious Service Cross and the NASA Exceptional Service Medal. Drawing upon his insights from an extensive career in the astronaut corps, the Colonel will discuss the necessity for both preparation and reaction to complex change, with our members at the premier dinner event for the North American distribution industry!<\/p>\n

Held annually, NAW<\/a>\u2019s Executive Summit gathers the top executives across the wholesale distribution industry for world-class education and programming, and to discuss the future of the industry. This year\u2019s theme is the Next Frontier of Wholesale Distribution. The wholesale distribution industry has seen America through every advancement and inflection point in history. Whatever the next frontier looks like, the wholesale-distribution industry will be there to meet the moment and lead the way.<\/p>\n

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The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) 2023 Executive Summit\u00a0dinner gala takes place January 31-February 2 in Washington, D.C.<\/p><\/div>\n

NAW<\/a> is one of America\u2019s leading trade associations, representing the $7.4 trillion wholesale distribution industry. Founded in 1946, NAW<\/a> is comprised of national, regional, and state employers of all sizes, industry trade associations, partners, and stakeholders spanning all sectors of distribution. The industry employs more than 5 million workers throughout the United States and accounts for 1\/3 of the U.S. GDP. There are 35,000 Wholesale-Distribution companies that operate nearly 150,000 places of business across North America, including all 50 states.<\/p>\n

NAW<\/a>\u2019s mission is to deliver world-class programs and services designed to help the most dynamic companies in Wholesale Distribution succeed. Our programming is tailored for the CEOs, senior executives, and rising leaders at our member companies and associations.<\/p>\n