Meet the 2026 Speakers
Meet the 2026 Experts and Moderators
Wendy Cohen
CEO & Founder
PowerHouse Recruiting™, a division of PowerHouse Advisors™
Wendy Cohen, CEO, brings 30 years of luxury industry expertise. As a former VP of a design-build development firm, she played a pivotal role in its growth from 12 employees to 120 team members, and from $6M to $60M in revenue, with seven vertically integrated profit centers. Wendy’s leadership, industry expertise, and extraordinary network make her a powerful force. The PowerHouse Companies comprise three distinct firms: •PowerHouse Recruiting •PowerHouse SMART® •PowerHouse Luxury Conferences The impactful combination of our verticals gives us the power and competitive advantage in helping others grow. PowerHouse Recruiting: Builds teams for elite employers, saving them time and money while helping top-talent candidates find their perfect career home. Together, we empower human spirits for personal and professional development and growth. PowerHouse SMART®: An exclusive ‘by invitation or referral only’ luxury industry relationship-building community that brings like-minded leaders together to connect, learn, and grow. PowerHouse Luxury Conferences/Events: Creates premier industry events held in select cities across the globe. PowerHouse events transcend traditional networking, providing a unique platform that brings leaders together to inspire, educate, and collaborate—all while celebrating the world of luxury.
Gordon Held
Co-President/Owner
Scott Byron & Co., Inc.
Gordon’s passion is rooted in building teams—aligning their goals in a way that fulfills our company’s values and culture. He’s energized by helping our people identify and develop strengths they may not have recognized or had the confidence to pursue. He believes that by focusing on team development and company culture in a meaningful way, our clientele receives an unparalleled customer experience. At every stage of his career, and at every employer and post, Gordon has ensured that employees’ core beliefs and way of doing things align with his philosophies. In Gordon’s perspective, culture and values are the building blocks of a united team of professionals. “At Scott Byron & Co., I’m afforded the autonomy to bring together a group of master artisans, seasoned professionals, and incomparable talent. And I’m honored to lead them. Together, we’re making a significant difference inside and outside the company and I couldn’t be prouder.”