Speakers – Keynote
Jeff Fuller
Founder and President, Joey Restaurant Group
With more than 20 years experience in the premium casual dining business, Jeff Fuller has tried his hand at every kitchen and front-of-the-house position. From prep cook to expeditor, server to shift leader, Jeff has learned firsthand the strategies essential to succeed in the competitive restaurant business. Jeff brings business savvy and a forward-thinking, inventive approach to his role as President of the Joey Restaurant Group.
Jeff has surrounded himself with leaders who have a vision for growing the Joey brand, including Executive Chef Chris Mills. Chris’ culinary achievements in fine dining lead him to complete at the Bocuse d’Or, on Iron Chef and soon after appeared as a guest chef at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City. With these experiences under his belt and an undeniable passion for the restaurant industry, Mills has created a habit-forming, globally-inspired menu for Joey Restaurants.
With 19 locations throughout BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Washington State the Joey Restaurant Group is committed to providing an exceptional dining experience to its customers by offering a globally-inspired menu and engaging service in a fun, lively setting. Other business ventures pioneered by Jeff include Joey Restaurants first foray into the U.S. market in 2005; OPM Asian Bistro & Lounge, a wok and cocktail bar that opened in Edmonton in 2004; and a beer-centric concept, Local Public Eatery which opened fall 2009 at Kitsilano Beach in Vancouver, BC.
Jeff was chosen as newsmaker of the year by the Canadian Association of Food Service Professionals and Pacific Prairie Magazine. In the fall of 2006, Fuller won the Ernst & Young Pacific Entrepreneur of the Year award in the Hospitality/Tourism category.
Glenn Wong
President, Electronic Arts Canada
Glenn Wong is a third generation Vancouverite. He has served in a diverse group of companies and industries including President of Electronic Arts Canada, President of Rogers Cable TV BC, President and CEO of BC Hot House, VP Marketing for Nabob Foods and Brand Manager for Procter and Gamble Inc.. Glenn is active in the community and currently sits on several boards: BC Cancer Foundation, Coast Capital Savings Credit Union, CopperLeaf Technologies Inc. and Vancouver Police Board.
The University of British Clumbia has recognized him with the Outstanding Young Alumnus and the Great Trekker awards. Glenn has twice won Marketer of the Year from the BC Chapter of the American Marketing Association. He is an active member of the World Presidents Organization and is a certified corporate director. Personal interests include family travel, golf, ice hockey and rooting for the Canucks.