Inside the ICE House

Confronting sudden vision loss as a 19-year-old college student, golfer Jeremy Poincenot has navigated life’s sand traps with ferocious determination to rise above adversity. Embracing the power of interdependence and the willingness to ask for help, Jeremy has become a three-time blind golf world champion. He goes Inside the ICE House to discuss his passion for the sport and explain how, with a Callaway club or a microphone in hand to inspire others, he’s learned to embrace life while legally blind. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

From the mountains of Kashmir to the canyons of Wall Street, Farooq Kathwari’s journey reflects the intersection of family, education, finance, mentorship, and corporate leadership. As CEO of Ethan Allen (NYSE: ETD) for almost four decades, Farooq goes Inside the ICE House to chronicle the company’s evolution from a staple of suburban colonial décor to the Twenty-First Century American Home, harnessing cutting edge technology to drive design, manufacturing, and consumer preference.  https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Whenever ICE’s Andy Walden appears on CNBC, he comes armed with insights gleaned from reams of ICE’s data on the ever-evolving landscape of the U.S. housing market. ICE’s monthly Mortgage Monitor serves as his primary gauge. As VP of Enterprise Research Strategy for ICE Mortgage Technology, Andy steps Inside the ICE House to guide listeners through the signals that affect investor decisions and many Americans’ biggest investment: the roof over their heads. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

The NCAA has found itself wrestling with constant change: Burgeoning TV Rights deals, athletes monetizing their image, and major conferences adding and subtracting big schools from their roster. Those issues weren't on Val Ackerman radar as a four-year hoops star at the University of Virginia. They were secondary as she helped launch the WNBA. Now, as Big East Commissioner, they're at the forefront, calling on all of her skills as a leader and a strategist.  https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Dave Banyard, CEO of MasterBrand (NYSE: MBC), isn't just navigating the cabinet business; he's flying his newly-independent NYSE-listed company to success with the finesse that only a former Navy fighter pilot could possess. Dave goes Inside the ICE House to recap MasterBrand's first year as a standalone enterprise, goes in-depth on the economic drivers of the homebuilding industry, and how MasterBrand can catapult into the future.  https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

How does one merge the art of Wall Street savvy with Main Street Wisdom? Rich Nuzum of Mercer, a subsidiary of parent company Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), may have the answers. He goes Inside the ICE House to unpack how the company is transforming investing from a solo pursuit to a collaborative effort. He also discusses Mercer’s newest innovations, his corporate journey, and the results he’s looking forward to seeing from COP28. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

It seems a perfect ending for Jessica Sibley to conclude her first full year as TIME CEO by recognizing the incomparable Taylor Swift as the 2023 Person of the Year. Jess goes Inside the ICE House to provide a fly-on-the-wall perspective on the year-long selection process and to unpack the power of Swift’s global influence. She shares TIME’s still-unfolding evolution under her leadership and what the future may hold for the century-old American publishing icon. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Regional businesses work hard to mesh with their geography. Based in New England, Berkshire Hills Bancorp (NYSE: BHLB) makes sure it becomes synonymous with the communities it serves. CEO Nitin Mhatre steps Inside the ICE House to discuss Berkshire’s commitment to region and the responsibilities it has to help customers both inside a branch and connected via the Internet. Nitin also dives deep into his empathetic style of leadership and the importance of building a diverse management that will endure in the years ahead. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

When thinking of big time mergers of the past three decades, Wall Street memories may conjure thousands of different deals. Among the highest-profile deals, there’s a good chance Robert Kindler played a role in it. From his former M&A perch at JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) to his new home at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Kindler shares stories from his upbringing, the M&A market vagaries of 2023, and his outlook for 2024. He also offers insights on inflation and the regulatory hurdles facing today’s dealmakers. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Capital Group’s John Queen likes to drive fast. With his California race car pedigree, he’s helping to drive the firm’s new suite of ETFs, including the Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (NYSE Arca: CGBL). On the day that Capital Group convened its top clients at the NYSE, John slipped away to join us Inside the ICE House to break down how five new active ETFs are helping financial professionals craft durable portfolios for their clients. John also goes in-depth on his career journey, the upcoming leadership change at Capital Group, and his outlook for 2024. Inside the ICE House: https://www.theice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house