Dr. Phillip Kotler
 
The S.C. Johnson Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management (emeritus), Dr. Kotler has been called the father of modern marketing. He received his M.A. degree in economics (1953) from the University of Chicago and his Ph.D. degree in economics (1956) from M.I.T. He has been awarded honorary degrees from 22 universities in addition to other awards and honors. Author of 80 books and 150 journal articles, he has consulted and lectured in numerous countries. At this year’s IMC USA Consult-Con, he will be honored with the prestigious annual IMC USA Lifetime Contribution Award.