When will I feel safe to fly? COVID-19 consumer insights focus of Dec. FEI/ACG meeting
Terry McWilliams • December 7, 2020
Groups to explore issues at virtual event
How have online purchases changed during COVID-19? When will it feel safe to fly again?
Vivien Azer, a managing director and senior research analyst for Cowen Inc., a diversified financial services firm based in New York, will highlight some of the finding of Cowen's ongoing consumer research from the pandemic at a special online event hosted by Louisville's pre-eminent financial organizations -- FEI Louisville and ACG Kentucky, an organization that promotes Middle Market corporate growth.
The web event is set for Monday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. (RSVP here.)
Azer participates on a team of Cowen analysts who contribute to Cowen's ongoing COVID-19 consumer tracking. Cowen has surveyed thousands of individuals exploring a wide range of areas.
Azer is no stranger to Kentucky, having covered the bourbon industry (including Brown Forman) and contributing her expertise to the INVEST Kentucky Equity Conference. In addition to the beverage industry, Azer covers the tobacco and cannabis sectors.
She has been named several times to Institutional Investor's All-America Research Team and has elicited notable press coverage from media such as CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Barron's and Forbes. Prior to joining Cowen, she spent nine years covering consumer staples for Citi.
Founded in 1918, Cowen provides investment banking services, research, sales and trading, prime brokerage, global clearing, commission management services and investment management services.
Following Azer's presentation, the meeting will break into small discussion/networking groups, led by FEI and ACG directors and including members, sponsors and guests representing both groups.
Registration details
Attendance is included in FEI membership and sponsorship. Enter the code FEIDEC20 at checkout. Financial executives exploring membership may attend as an FEI guest - email FEILouisville@gmail.com with your name, company and title for the guest code. ACG members will apply a separate code to attend.
After you've registered, you'll receive an email prior to the event with the URL for the virtual meeting and the password needed to participate.
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