March 23, 2026 – Blue Skye Financial Rebecca Irey and Supply Chain Dr. Zal Phiroz

Rebecca Irey – Founder and CEO of Blue Skye Financial

As entrepreneurs, we have the ability to move the world the way we
want it to, to break a system and remake it better. That is our superpower.

Rebecca Irey is the founder and CEO of Blue Skye Financial, a national firm on a mission to change the financial trajectory of American families, from dependence on broken systems like debt and Social Security to building true legacy wealth and financial independence. With over 25 years of experience, Rebecca brings a unique mix of straight-talk, heart-centered strategy, and values-based planning that resonates with individuals, families, and business owners alike. She specializes in tax-free retirement, Social Security and Medicare optimization, estate planning, and small business tax strategies, offering practical insight delivered with warmth, humor, and conviction. What sets Rebecca apart is her belief that wealth isn’t just about numbers, it’s about dignity, agency, and living a life you’re proud to pass on. From empowering women in transition to guiding veterans and federal employees through benefit optimization, she’s known for making complex financial decisions simple, meaningful, and actionable. Rebecca also leads one of the most mentorship-driven financial sales teams in the country and has partnered with organizations like Save the Children to align every client win with greater social impact. She’s a passionate educator, an unapologetic truth-teller, and a mom of seven who knows how to lead with both head and heart. Whether she’s talking about how the wealthy play the game differently—or why every family deserves a team of experts—Rebecca will inspire your audience to think bigger, act boldly, and build a financial future they believe in.





Dr. Zal Phiroz – Supply Chain & Data Science Professor and Fortune 500 Consultant

The nature of a supply chain is to change and to adapt and
to be flexible in certain ways so that it can survive the constantly
changing environments that it’s put into.

Dr. Zal Phiroz, a global supply chain expert and business leader who has worked at the highest levels of industry and academia. He spent years at Procter & Gamble leading major international projects and partnerships with retailers such as Walmart, Tesco, and Walgreens. He is the co-founder and president of Pier Consulting Group and currently teaches graduate-level Supply Chain Management at Harvard University. Dr. Phiroz is also a frequent speaker at international forums including TEDx and the United Nations in Canada, where he shares insights on global logistics, sustainability, and the future of supply chains. Dr. Zal Phiroz is a powerful business leader and established industry specialist in marketing and global supply chain practices, within the fast moving consumer goods and IT industry. Zal has held a number of executives, senior management and senior advisory roles including time spent with Proctor & Gamble and TELUS. He currently teaches Supply Chain Management (Masters Level) at Harvard University. With an established foundation in IT and management, Zal led a number of international special projects at Procter & Gamble, including $100M+ projects on shrink, Wal-Mart capacity optimization, Tide product concentration, IAMS demand projection, and recall. In addition to leading an exploratory team tasked with overseeing global P&G innovation, Zal contributed to the Folgers divestiture, Gillette merger, and managed cross-functional special project partnerships with major retailers including Wal-Mart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Tesco, CVS, and Walgreens. As the co-founder and President of Pier Consulting Group Inc., Zal is responsible for direct collaboration with medium sized corporations, leading academic institutions, and federal charities on sustainability, macro marketing, and management and coordination of all supply-chain and operations projects. Major projects have included management of international consumer marketing research, aggregate data analysis on competitive markets, growth opportunity quantification, and optimization of supply chain coordination. A dynamic public speaker, Mr. Phiroz is a regularly invited to guest lecture at various Universities on topics relating to Supply Chain Management. He has also spoken at TEDx, UN Canada, OPAL (Chicago, Newport, Toronto), and currently instructs graduate-level Supply Chain Management at Harvard University.