Jacques McGregor

Vice President, Digital Transformation Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Jacques McGregor has over 25 years of experience in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Manufacturing, and Mining industries. In that time, he has led commercial teams focused on Natural Gas, Natural Gas Liquids(NGLs), and Power supply & trading; refined products pricing & strategy; played active roles in multiple largescale Refining and Marketing acquisitions; implemented global business technology solutions; and assisted organizations in streamlining their business operations. He has been with Marathon since 2004 and during his tenure has held various leadership positions within the Commercial, Marketing, and IT organizations. Jacques is responsible for leading Digital Transformation for the company, focusing on modernizing the way the company runs through a digital lens, with a focus on improving performance vs. peers. Prior to joining Marathon, he worked as a technology consultant for Atos, implementing SAP at fortune 100 companies in North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Before joining Atos, Jacques worked as a consultant for Accenture, in South Africa, focusing on business consulting and SAP implementations. Jacques received his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Dallas and Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa.

Monday, Jan 29: Pre-Conference Workshops, Focus Days & Main Conference Day One

8:20 AM A2: Identifying the Organizational Change Maturity Level and Driving the Right Transformation Strategy

Understanding the organizational and human factors is of paramount importance in formulating and implementing a transformation strategy. Marathon Petroleum Corporation has adopted the practice of evaluating the organization’s preparedness for change and the extent of change-related fatigue as factors informing their transformation methodology. Simultaneously, their strategy is characterised by well-defined business objectives and a human-centred approach. This workshop will showcase how they have tied these key elements and metrics into their overall transformation strategy and focus on the below areas:

·       Sharing the business outcomes-based approach and re-imagining the way the company works

·       Understanding different levels of organizational maturity based on change readiness assessment

·       Examining Marathon's tailored assessment techniques and lessons learned

·       Identifying gaps and the biggest opportunities for transformation and change maturity

Monday, Jan 29: Pre-Conference Focus Days (Workshops and Focus Days Running Concurrently. Choose THREE workshops or ONE focus day to attend)

12:20 PM Panel Discussion: Building Authenticity for Your Personal Brand, Influence and Relationship Development

·       Building a strong personal brand and cultivating executive presence

·       Sharing practical tips and strategies for effective communication and influencing others

·       Get comfortable being uncomfortable: navigating difficult situations and having tough conversations

Wednesday, Jan 31: Main Conference Day Three & Post-Conference Masterclasses

2:00 PM Developing your Personal Leadership Brand

Your personal brand journey involves a deliberate and ongoing process of self-discovery and strategic communication. It is a powerful enabler for building your leadership capabilities. Join this practical session to discover how to navigate your personal brand journey:

  • Understand what a personal brand is and key steps towards developing a personal brand
  • Define your "why” to give a deeper sense of meaning to your personal brand and allows others to connect with your motivations.
  • Craft your message and communicate your unique value proposition, and showcase your "what" and "why"
  • Deliver your message consistently: Ensure that your communication style, both verbal and written, aligns with your personal brand
  • Seek feedback and adapt your personal brand
  • Learn about specific tools and resources to assist your personal branding journey such as the Pearson-Marr Archetype Indicator (PMAI)

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Jacques.

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