NFFS Next-Gen Webinar

Discover practical strategies to break barriers, align teams, and drive lasting success in today’s competitive manufacturing landscape.

The manufacturing landscape is evolving quickly, and foundries are feeling the pressure to adapt. Customers expect faster turnaround, more consistent quality, and stronger partnerships. At the same time, competition is fierce, requiring businesses to innovate and respond to changing markets with agility. For Next-Gen leaders, the ability to unite people and processes across the organization is becoming one of the most important skills for long-term success.

To help prepare emerging leaders for this challenge, the Non-Ferrous Founders’ Society (NFFS) will host a virtual Next-Gen Webinar on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from Noon to 1PM eastern time. The session, titled The Power Trio: Aligning Sales, Marketing, and Operations for Success, will explore practical strategies to break down silos and create a culture of collaboration that strengthens the entire business.

When sales, marketing, and operations work together, foundries operate more smoothly and efficiently. Sales and marketing are better equipped to identify customer needs and communicate value, while operations can deliver on those promises with precision and consistency. The result is not just improved performance inside the organization, but also stronger customer relationships and greater opportunities for growth.

For the next generation of leaders, learning how to foster this kind of cross-functional alignment is essential. Foundries are complex environments where production schedules, customer demands, and market pressures often collide. Leaders who can coordinate across departments will be better positioned to guide their teams through challenges, make smarter decisions, and build a workplace culture rooted in communication and trust. These are the skills that transform managers into true leaders—individuals capable of inspiring people at every level of the business.

During the September 18 session, participants will gain tools to identify barriers to collaboration, improve communication across teams, synchronize goals, and develop actionable plans for better workflow efficiency. By mastering these skills early in their careers, Next-Gen leaders can accelerate both their personal growth and the long-term success of their foundry.

The webinar will be led by Francois Gau, owner, president, and CEO of GrowthHive, who brings a wealth of experience in strategy, marketing, sales, and operations. Francois has helped manufacturers and industrial distributors worldwide achieve growth through integrated marketing and digital transformation. His leadership experience at Kennametal and Honeywell Aerospace in both the U.S. and France provides him with a global perspective on how collaboration drives performance. In addition, his advisory work with velocityHUB gives him unique insight into how companies can embrace product innovation and growth strategies to stay competitive.

For Next-Gen leaders looking to make an impact, this event is more than just another webinar—it’s an opportunity to learn how to harness the collective strengths of their teams and shape the future of their organizations. By mastering alignment between sales, marketing, and operations, tomorrow’s leaders will be better equipped to build resilient businesses and ensure the long-term success of the foundry industry.

Don’t miss this important session on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from Noon to 1 PM eastern time.

Register today to learn how alignment can unlock the power of your teams.