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Velocity Magazine Winter Issue 2025: Building Trust and Driving Innovation

The winter issue of Velocity is here, and it’s one you won’t want to miss! In Human Connections: Building Trust, Driving Innovation, we explore the heart of SAMA’s ecosystem — a thriving network built on collaboration, trust, and innovation.

This issue tackles some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities in strategic account management today. From fostering internal alignment to transforming how we approach renewals and relationships, every article provides actionable insights to enhance your SAM practice. Whether you’re looking to refine your leadership approach or dive deeper into the ethical complexities of AI in business, there’s something here for everyone.

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Customer Engagement, Ecosystems, Food Industry, Strategic account management process, Value co-creation

Collaborative Ecosystem

Networking as a key to success

By Jochen Koetzle, Head of Strategic Account Management, Endress+Hauser Group

Introduction to the Ecosystem within the Food Industry

Innovation has become the defining factor for success in today’s dynamic food industry. Collaboration is no longer optional; it is essential for resilience and growth. In this article, we explore the essence of collaborative ecosystems, their role in driving innovation, providing solutions, and ensuring resilience. We also share insights, including our organization’s efforts to highlight the transformative power of collaboration. Our aim is to inspire stakeholders to embrace collaboration as a strategic tool for creating a more forward-looking industry. At the end readers will understand the key components of collaborative ecosystems, their benefits, and practical ways to engage with or strengthen such.

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SAMA Honors Professor Noel Capon with Lifetime Achievement Award

Miami Beach, FL, May 22, 2024 — The Strategic Account Management Association (SAMA) honored Noel Capon, R.C. Kopf Professor of International Marketing at Columbia University Business School, with a lifetime achievement award at the 2024 SAMA Annual Conference.

The award recognizes Capon’s unparalleled legacy and profound impact on the SAMA community, celebrating his enduring commitment to advancing knowledge and transforming the practice of strategic account management.

As the recipient of the inaugural award, Capon and his legacy will always be reflected in the honor. The trophy will be given out periodically as contributions merit and will forever be known as “The Professor Noel Capon Award.”

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