Leadership

Podcast: Introducing the National Restaurant Association’s new president and CEO

Michelle Korsmo joins the latest episode of the Order Up podcast to talk about what she'll be focusing on in her new role.
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On the latest episode of the National Restaurant Association's Order Up podcast, we welcome Michelle Korsmo, the new president and CEO of the National Restaurant Association and CEO of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Tune in to learn about the key priorities she will be focusing on in her leadership role.

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