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SFMA Presents Exclusive “Women in Manufacturing” Speaking Series

The fireside chat will feature Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former CEO and president of Celebrity Cruises.

The South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA) will host a highly anticipated event in their “Women in Manufacturing Speaker Series” at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Lauderdale Yacht Club. The gathering will feature an exclusive fireside chat with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, a globally recognized leader and trailblazer in the manufacturing and hospitality industries. It aims to provide attendees with the opportunity to gain insights from one of the industry’s most influential figures. The proceeds from the event will support Junior Achievement of South Florida, an organization dedicated to empowering young girls to pursue their dreams.

Lutoff-Perlo is the current president and CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee and the author of “Making Waves.” Her innovative leadership and strategic foresight have earned her widespread acclaim. Under her guidance, the pioneering programs she has spearheaded have redefined industry norms, serving as a source of inspiration for both women and men aiming to lead with purpose and ingenuity.

“Reflecting on my journey and achievements, I realize that none of it would have been possible without living by the mantra, ‘nevertheless she persisted,’” Lutoff-Perlo says.  “We all have the power to create change in our own ways, and I hope this conversation highlights the importance of drive, ambition, leadership, empathy, and paying it forward. When we achieve something unprecedented, we open doors and make a difference for others.”

The event provides attendees with a unique chance to network with professionals who share similar interests, industry experts, and individuals driving change. Tickets are $95 and bundle options are offered for group purchases.

“Our mission is to champion the needs of manufacturers, and empowering women in leadership roles is a key part of that,” Matt Rocco says, president of the SFMA. “We are honored to have Lisa share her invaluable insights as we continue to support the professional growth and success of women driving change in manufacturing and across industries.”

For more event information, visit https://sfma.org/events/wim-luttoff/ or contact Eve Crowley at ecrowley@sfma.org.

WIM FLYER

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Drew Limsky

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BIOGRAPHY

Drew Limsky joined Lifestyle Media Group in August 2020 as Editor-in-Chief of South Florida Business & Wealth. His first issue of SFBW, October 2020, heralded a reimagined structure, with new content categories and a slew of fresh visual themes. “As sort of a cross between Forbes and Robb Report, with a dash of GQ and Vogue,” Limsky says, “SFBW reflects South Florida’s increasingly sophisticated and dynamic business and cultural landscape.”

Limsky, an avid traveler, swimmer and film buff who holds a law degree and Ph.D. from New York University, likes to say, “I’m a doctor, but I can’t operate—except on your brand.” He wrote his dissertation on the nonfiction work of Joan Didion. Prior to that, Limsky received his B.A. in English, summa cum laude, from Emory University and earned his M.A. in literature at American University in connection with a Masters Scholar Award fellowship.

Limsky came to SFBW at the apex of a storied career in journalism and publishing that includes six previous lead editorial roles, including for some of the world’s best-known brands. He served as global editor-in-chief of Lexus magazine, founding editor-in-chief of custom lifestyle magazines for Cadillac and Holland America Line, and was the founding editor-in-chief of Modern Luxury Interiors South Florida. He also was the executive editor for B2B magazines for Acura and Honda Financial Services, and he served as travel editor for Conde Nast. Magazines under Limsky’s editorship have garnered more than 75 industry awards.

He has also written for many of the country’s top newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, Boston Globe, USA Today, Worth, Robb Report, Afar, Time Out New York, National Geographic Traveler, Men’s Journal, Ritz-Carlton, Elite Traveler, Florida Design, Metropolis and Architectural Digest Mexico. His other clients have included Four Seasons, Acqualina Resort & Residences, Yahoo!, American Airlines, Wynn, Douglas Elliman and Corcoran. As an adjunct assistant professor, Limsky has taught journalism, film and creative writing at the City University of New York, Pace University, American University and other colleges.