Laura Shen

At IDEXX, Shen leads a team of more than 30 people with payroll responsibilities for 11,000 employees worldwide.

His 25-year career in marketing and public relations led him to WEX, a global financial technology company based in Portland. He joined the company in 2015, after previous roles at the VIA Agency in Portland and at several other marketing firms in the U.S. and abroad.

Panelists from a variety of industries offered tips on effective communication and leadership.