Northwood University President to Moderate AAPEX 2025 Keynote with Wayne Gretzky

Hockey professional Wayne Gretzky will share his career insights during a keynote breakfast moderated by Northwood University President Dr. Kent MacDonald.
Oct. 8, 2025

The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo announced in a press release today that Northwood University President Dr. Kent MacDonald will moderate the AAPEX 2025 Keynote Breakfast.

The session, which is titled “Getting into the Hall of Fame: What it Takes,” will feature hockey professional Wayne Gretzky this year. MacDonald will facilitate a discussion centered on lessons Gretzky learned during his career in the National Hockey League.

Based in Michigan, Northwood University offers an undergraduate degree in automotive aftermarket management and an automotive & mobility MBA, in addition to being the home of the University of the Aftermarket. The school also brings a group of students to the show as part of the AAPEX Student Program.

AAPEX 2025 will be held at the Venetian Expo & Caesars Forum in Las Vegas from Nov. 4 to 6. The keynote breakfast is a ticketed event and will take place on Nov. 4, at The Venetian Hotel, Palazzo Ballroom.

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