2013 Presidents Conference

CEO Search Partners, along with our co-sponsors, AFS Technologies and Datassential, hosted our 8^th annual private dinner party during the 2013 International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) Presidents Conference. The party took place on Monday, November 4^th, 2013 and was held at the luxury mansion Elegante, a sprawling 9,000 sq ft mansion in Paradise Valley with amazing outdoor and indoor space. This is the ultimate party venue for luxury entertaining.

The stationed, wine-paired and interactive dinner was prepared by the amazing Chef Greg LePrad, Executive Chef and Owner of Quiessence. Quiessence is consistently voted as a top restaurant in Phoenix and Chef Greg has received numerous glowing accolades in Zagat, Bloomberg, Food & Wine Magazine, among other notable publications. Everyone loves Chef Greg’s outstanding culinary capabilities.

Live music was performed by guitarist Ivan Harshman, who was welcomed back for the sixth year in a row, due to his overwhelming popularity.

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