Cindi Bigelow
President & CEO
Bigelow Tea
Cindi Bigelow is the 3rd generation President and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, the US market leader of specialty teas that produces over 2 billion tea bags annually. She holds a BS degree from Boston College, an MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management, and Honorary Doctorates from Johnson & Wales University, the University of New Haven and Fairfield University. Socially-and community-minded, she frequently makes appearances speaking to students and industry leaders, sharing insights on business ethics, leadership and marketing, and has received numerous awards for her years of community service. Favorite pastimes include skiing, tennis, taking long walks, being with her children and friends and, of course, drinking lots and lots of tea.
SESSIONS
Main Stage Panel: Building the Future Family Business – Speaker
Shifts in the economy, a new openness to working remotely and growing demand for diversity and inclusion in executive and board positions have resulted in a need to rethink business strategies. What are the most productive ways for business families to discuss and address these issues? Panelists will describe how their families have responded to the shifts.
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