| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Peter Carrara |
Global Head, IT Infrastructure | Profile |
The IRONMAN Group is a leading organization in endurance sports, hosting over 230 events annually in more than 55 countries. Founded in 1978 with the first Hawaiian Iron Man Triathlon, the company has evolved from a single race into a global phenomenon, attracting over 600,000 participants each year. It operates as the largest mass-participation sports organizer worldwide, originally established as the World Triathlon Corporation in 1991. The IRONMAN Group offers a diverse portfolio of events, including the full-distance IRONMAN® Triathlon, the half-distance IRONMAN® 70.3®, and the Olympic-distance 5150™ Triathlon Series. They also organize running events like the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™, as well as trail running and cycling events. The company promotes inclusivity, catering to elite athletes, amateur enthusiasts, families, and youth through programs like IRONKIDS® and Iron Girl®. Their mission is to inspire athletes of all levels with the ethos "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE®."
Brown & Brown is a prominent insurance brokerage firm based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with a history that dates back to 1939. Originally founded as Brown & Owen, the company has grown to become one of the largest insurance intermediaries globally and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker BRO. It has been part of the S&P 500 since 2021 and has earned recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company since 2018. The company operates through four main business segments: Business Insurance, which offers tailored risk management solutions; Personal Insurance, providing coverage for high-net-worth individuals; Programs & Underwriting, managing niche insurance programs; and Wholesale Brokerage, serving as an intermediary for agents and carriers. Brown & Brown emphasizes a customer-focused approach and has achieved significant growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Its diverse service offerings cater to businesses, individuals, and insurance agents, reinforcing its position as a leader in the insurance industry.
ChromaScape is a specialty chemicals company based in Independence, Ohio, with a production facility in Stow. Founded in 1998, it has roots dating back to 1968. The company operates six manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S. and boasts over 100 years of combined expertise in colorant formulation and supply chain management. ChromaScape focuses on lean manufacturing, digital integration, and customer-centric processes to enhance quality and efficiency. ChromaScape offers a range of products, including colorants and additives for various industries. In landscaping, it provides Amerimulch® colored mulch and rubber/aggregate colorants. For packaging, it supplies Aquablak® aqueous carbon black dispersions and CEL Chemical adhesives for waterproof corrugated board. In construction, its Innotech® decorative concrete colorants and ChromaPave® asphalt sealcoat colorants are widely used. The company has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its offerings in printing, packaging, and consumer specialties.
GrayMatter is an industrial technology company based near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with regional offices in the U.S., Canada, and India. The company specializes in digital transformation and industrial automation solutions, serving major organizations in manufacturing, energy, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and utilities worldwide. GrayMatter offers a variety of services aimed at improving operational efficiency and digital capabilities. Their key offerings include advanced industrial analytics, which helps companies utilize data for better decision-making, and a brilliant operations strategy that supports digital transformation initiatives. They also focus on risk mitigation during the digital transformation process. GrayMatters family of brands includes E-Merge, HTSE, Automation & Control Concepts, and Phantom Technical Services, each providing specialized automation solutions across different industries. The company has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions, enhancing its capabilities and expanding its client base. Notable clients include major companies like Nestlé Purina PetCare and Anheuser-Busch, showcasing GrayMatters strong presence in the industrial sector.