IP Leadership Power Luncheon
Dennemeyer’s IP Leadership Power Luncheon is an invite-only event developed around the most relevant and insightful topics impacting IP strategy and execution.
November 3, 2023 - 11:30AM to 2:30PM
Stratus
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As the Managing Director of Consulting & Seminars, Dr. Dominique Christ is responsible for the strategic direction and management of Dennemeyer's global consulting services, including managing day-to-day operations.
Prior to joining Dennemeyer, Dr. Dominique Christ worked in a senior management consulting position at McKinsey & Company, where he was advising both national and international clients with a focus on digital transformations and innovation in the energy, chemicals, semiconductor, and construction sector. Dr. Dominique Christ has significant international experience and has lived and worked many years abroad in countries such as Canada, Chile and South Africa.
Dr. Dominique Christ has been in the field of IP since 2019. He holds a Ph.D. in Law, with a focus on company and capital markets law. He also holds an MBA from the University of Dayton, where he worked as a Graduate Assistant prior to his work at McKinsey & Company.
Kim Swanson joined Dennemeyer in 2021 and has been active in the field of IP since 2002.
Prior to joining the company, she worked for several global IP providers as Director - North America and Global Channel Director. Throughout Kim Swanson's career, she has been responsible for commercial success, including sales, revenue retention, strategic partnerships, and growth strategies.
Area of expertise: commercial contracts, patents, IP strategy, IP portfolio management, technology commercialization, risk management, sales, key account management, mentoring and coaching, negotiations, and project management.
Ephraim Gal is a skilled Business Development professional with over 20 years of experience in the software and services industry. Ephraim joined Dennemeyer in 2022 and was tasked with growing the Canadian market. With his remarkable ability to create and maintain strong client relationships, Ephraim aims to assist Canadian companies in establishing their IP strategy and support clients in leveraging their portfolio for bottom-line impact.
Ephraim holds an MBA from OAC Israel and is a member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC).