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Abby Parsonnet

Regional President
Based in mid-town Manhattan, Abby joined Webster Bank in 2013 to lead the build-out of Webster’s middle market banking activity, providing the full range of credit and banking products and services to companies in the New York and Northern New Jersey market, continuing Webster’s successful geographic expansion of middle market banking across the Northeast.

Abby’s career in financial services...

Howard D. Bader

Commercial Litigator & Insolvency Specialist
With experience in numerous and diverse industries, Howard has represented companies and their management in an extensive variety of litigations and bankruptcies throughout the country in various federal and state courts. Mr. Bader is also a recognized expert in international licensing and corporate law, working both with nationally recognized brands and start-up companies to...

Karyn Miller

Executive Director and Industry Manager for the Apparel and Beverage Groups
Karyn Miller is Executive Director and Industry Manager for the Apparel and Beverage groups at J.P. Morgan within the Commercial Banking business. She has more than 25 years of banking experience and helps middle market companies with their banking and financial needs, including cash management, credit and financing, owner...

Peter W. Klestadt

Senior Partner
Peter is a senior partner in the New York office. He has more than 35 years of experience concentrating in the areas of Customs and related import and export laws. He regularly appears before the federal agencies responsible for enforcing these laws, including Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Food and Drug Administration...

Jaqui Lividini

Founder & CEO
Prior to founding her business in 2005, Jaqui rose through the executive ranks of Saks Fifth Avenue, culminating in the position of SVP Fashion Merchandising and Communications where she played a critical role in evolving the luxury retailer’s brand image.

Additionally, Jaqui has a legacy of philanthropy including the creation of the “Key to the Cure” benefitting Women’s...

Karen Giberson

President
A genuine style insider, Karen has years of experience in merchandising, marketing and public relations. As President of the Accessories Council, a non-profit national advocacy group, she represents nearly 300 dynamic companies in the fashion footwear, accessory and jewelry industry.

Beyond current members, Karen works with hundreds of brands, retailers and industry support executives. Interacting mainly with C-level...