New Orleans Saints and Pelicans Owner Gayle Benson to Deliver Capsule Keynote at International Trademark Association’s 2024 Leadership Meeting

New York, New York— October 30, 2024—The International Trademark Association (INTA) has announced Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans, as a Capsule Keynote speaker for its 2024 Leadership Meeting, which will take place November 12–15, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Gayle Benson, a prominent business leader and philanthropist, will deliver her Capsule Keynote address on November 13, from 11:15 am to 11:45 am. The session promises unique insights into leadership, community investment, and brand management in professional sports.

As the owner of two major professional sports franchises, Ms. Benson has demonstrated exceptional leadership in both the business and philanthropic sectors. Under her guidance, the New Orleans Saints have achieved significant success, including five winning seasons and three consecutive NFC South division titles. Her stewardship of the New Orleans Pelicans has led to substantial organizational improvements and a solid foundation for future success.

Ms. Benson’s commitment to community investment and giving back aligns closely with INTA’s mission of building a better society through brands. “We are thrilled to welcome Gayle Benson as a Capsule Keynote speaker at our 2024 Leadership Meeting. Her extensive philanthropic work showcases the positive impact that strong leadership can have on a community,” said INTA CEO Etienne Sanz de Acedo.

The INTA Leadership Meeting is an invitation-only event for its Board of Directors and members who volunteer on its councils, committees, Task Forces, and project teams. The annual four-day gathering brings together INTA’s global intellectual property community to advance the Association’s mission and strategic goals.

Ms. Benson’s keynote is expected to provide registrants with valuable insights on leadership, brand management, and community engagement, drawing from her experiences in professional sports ownership and her numerous philanthropic endeavors.

About the International Trademark Association
The International Trademark Association (INTA) is a global association of brand owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trademarks and complementary intellectual property (IP) to foster consumer trust, economic growth, and innovation, and committed to building a better society through brands. Members include nearly 6,700 organizations, representing more than 37,000 individuals (trademark owners, professionals, and academics) from 181 countries, who benefit from the Association’s global trademark resources, policy development, education and training, and international network. Founded in 1878, INTA is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Beijing, Brussels, Santiago, Singapore, and the Washington, D.C., Metro Area, and representatives in Amman, Nairobi, and New Delhi. For more information, visit inta.org.

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