Leslie G. Sarasin, President and CEO of FMI – The Food Industry Association, is slated to speak on October 17 at the National Chicken Council’s 69th Annual Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Leslie G. Sarasin is the president and chief executive officer of FMI – The Food Industry Association. Under her leadership, FMI has emerged as a member-centered organization helping food retailing venues find new and future-facing ways of feeding families and enriching lives.
Prior to joining FMI more than a decade ago, Sarasin spent 19 years at the American Frozen Food Institute, serving as president and CEO for the last nine of those years. She also held positions at the National Food Brokers Association, Crest International Corporation, and Salomon Brothers. Sarasin holds a JD from the University of San Diego and a BA in economics from Smith College.
Sarasin is admitted to practice law in California and the District of Columbia. Her professional, social, and personal commitments are reflected through service on the Boards of the Partnership for a Healthier America, National Chamber Foundation, the Congressional Hunger Center, the Corporate Advisory Board of So Others Might Eat (SOME), and Gonzaga College High School. Additional leadership roles include membership on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Committee of 100 and active participation in the International Women’s Forum of Washington, D.C.
Sarasin has been recognized multiple times among Supermarket News’ “Power Fifty,” Progressive Grocer’s list of “Top Women in Grocery” and Mass Market Retailer’s “Most Influential Women.” She was awarded the prestigious Hospitality Good Scout Award by the Boy Scouts of America in 2019. In 2021, Sarasin was named “Association CEO of the Year” by CEO Update.
For complete information on NCC’s Annual Conference, including registration, the preliminary schedule of the events, questions, and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Polina Burko at [email protected].
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