CCW Orlando | January 2026
Headliners
Chaunte Lowe
Olympian, Founder & CEO Chaunte Lowe doesn’t strive to just break the mold; she vaults over it, leaving it far behind her in the dust. This four-time Olympian’s impressive rise started while she was just a sophomore at Georgia Tech when she made her first Olympic appearance. Her ambitions on the field and in the classroom showed an unparalleled drive even among the Institute’s top student-athletes. Chaunte is a world champion and has broken the American Record three times and is the current American record holder in indoor and outdoor high jump.
Her performances on the field have earned her inductions into three separate halls of fame and four separate invitations to be honored at the White House by several US Presidents. Lowe, a world-renowned resilience speaker, has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Huffington Post, Vogue, Glamour, Essence, and Sports Illustrated.
Damola Adamolekun
Award-winning CEO transforming iconic restaurant brands.
As CEO of Red Lobster, Damola Adamolekun has led the iconic global restaurant chain through strategic
growth, innovation, and a focus on rebuilding customer trust. Recognized by Fortune as one of the 100
most powerful people in business, he previously served as CEO of P.F. Chang’s and Partner at Paulson &
Co., bringing deep experience in hospitality, healthcare, and private equity. On the front lines of course-correcting strategy and making feedback a boardroom priority, Damola has been featured in major
outlets including The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Harvard Business Review, and has been honored
with multiple GLOBEE Leadership Awards as well as recognition on Nation’s Restaurant News’ Power List
of the industry’s most inspiring leaders.
Ryan Minton
Inspiring organizations worldwide to elevate customer and employee engagement.
Ryan Minton is a Best-Selling Author, International Keynote Speaker, and former senior executive with
leading hospitality brands including Hilton, Marriott, and IHG. With over 20 years of experience, he is
recognized for driving record growth and creating exceptional customer and employee experiences.
Named one of the World’s Best Speakers in both Hospitality and Customer Experience by Global Gurus,
Ryan inspires audiences worldwide with his powerful storytelling and actionable insights.
