Mike Gorshe is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in consumer goods, retail, and digital innovation. He graduated from Ohio University and began his career with Kroger, where he worked in multiple roles including store management, division merchandising, and corporate operations. After Kroger, Mike joined Accenture, one of the world's largest consulting firms. At Accenture, he served as a Managing Director in the Consumer Products & Food Retailing Practice. During his tenure, Mike played a key role in supporting manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, and food agents to optimize consumer and shopper satisfaction, channel strategy, and shareholder value. He was part of the World-Wide Innovation & Value Creation Clients Teams and led new business development and sales origination practice for the US. Mike is well-known for his expertise in industry programs and is a prominent figure in various trade associations. He is a frequent academic guest lecturer and a founder and charter board member of the Network of Executive Women. Mike also co-founded the Friends of the Industry Dinner and raised over $1.1 million in charitable contributions. Today, he serves as Executive Liaison to Accenture's Consumer Innovation Network and Digital Hub located in Chicago.