Speakers & Panellists
Confirmed speakers, in alphabetical order:
Virginie Alem
Executive Committee Member & SVP Marketing
Global Blue, France
Virginie Alem, Executive Committee Member & SVP Marketing of Global Blue, France Virginie Alem joined Global Blue in 2019 and she has been serving as the Senior Vice President Marketing, Communications and Customer Value Creation since 2021. She gained an expertise in the fields of financial communication and investor relations during her years at Accor and Edenred. She was part of the Edenred Executive Committee to manage the Business and Product Development from 2015 to 2019.
Olivier Bron
CEO
Bloomingdale's, USA
Olivier Bron took over the position of CEO of Bloomingdale’s in November 2023 where he is overseeing the overall strategy of the business, including the expansion and enhancement of the offerings. Olivier brings over 20 years of retail leadership experience. Most recently, he was the CEO of Central Group's Central and Robinson Department Stores in Thailand. Prior to Central and Robinson, he served as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Strategy of Galeries Lafayette in Paris.
Eren Camurdan
CEO
Boyner Department Store, Türkiye
Eren Camurdan started his career at Altınyıldız Mensucat ve Konfeksiyon Fabrikaları A.Ş. in the Ready-to-Wear Marketing Department and worked as Product Supply Department Manager, Assistant Merchandising Director, Brand and Merchandising Director. In 2008, with the establishment of AY Marka Mağazacılık A.Ş., he became AY Marka General Manager. As of February 2019, he joined Boyner Dedepartment Store as CEO. Eren graduated from Yıldız Technical University, Industrial Engineering and holds an MBA from Yeditepe University.
Scott Fyfe
CEO
David Jones, Australia
Scott Fyfe was appointed CEO of David Jones in 2020 where he has been at the forefront of the turnaround and instrumental change of ownership in early 2023. His vision is to drive the transformation and maximise the potential of the business under the new ownership. Scott is a highly experienced retailer in the Australian and international markets, having held the position of CEO of the Country Road Group for four years, and previously at global market leader, Marks & Spencer, where he worked in a variety of Director roles spanning buying, merchandising and sourcing for a period of twenty years.
Daniel Grieder
CEO
Hugo Boss, Germany
Daniel Grieder was named CEO of Hugo Boss in 2021, with the mandate to steer the company back to sales and profit growth. Daniel has been at home in the fashion industry for over 30 years, most of which he spent in various positions within the Tommy Hilfiger brand. Since 2014, he has been CEO of Tommy Hilfiger Global & PVH Europe, where he made a significant contribution to the company’s positive sales and earnings development.
Andrew Keith
CEO
Selfridges & Co., UK
Andrew Keith has been CEO of Selfridges & Co. since 2021. He is committed to driving Selfridges’ vision to reinvent retail, with a clear purpose to imagine and create a more sustainable future for its customers. Building on his experience in multi-brand and multi-channel retail, Andrew is focused on leading Selfridges into the future with creativity and sustainability at its heart and a clear ambition to change the way we shop and do business. Prior to joining Selfridges, Andrew was President of Lane Crawford, where he played an integral role in the introduction of western brands to China. He oversaw the expansion of the business with the opening of new stores in Shanghai, Chengdu and a second store in Beijing.
Sungjoo Kim
Chief Visionary Officer & Chairperson
MCM Group, Germany
Sungjoo Kim is regarded as one of the globally leading luxury pioneers. She is respected as a successful female entrepreneur and passionate philanthropist with strong ethics. She received various accolades: representatively, GLT (Global Leader of Tomorrow) by the World Economic Forum at Davos (1997), Forbes Top 50 Asian Business Women (2012), Fortune Asia’s 25 Hottest CEOs (2012). She was honored to become the OBE (Order of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom (2015). With her pursuit of Noblesse Oblige, Sung-Joo served as President of Korean Red Cross for three years (2014-2017). She has proactively supported the Global Summit of Women as a key member of the IPC (Int'l Planning Committee) through SUNGJOO Foundation. She studied at Amherst College, London School of Economics and Harvard University; she received Honorary Doctoral Degrees from Amherst College (2000) and University of the Arts London (2017).
Jimin Lee
Founder & Chairwoman
Translatio, China
Jimin Lee’s fashion odyssey commenced in New York City at Saks Fifth Avenue, leading her into the realm of European high-end fashion before she circled back to Asia, joining Joyce in Hong Kong as General Merchandise Manager and Fashion Director. In 2003, Jimin established Translatio in Shanghai, a fashion and lifestyle retail venture specializing in mono-brand retail and multi-label concept development in China, revolutionizing the high-end fashion retail landscape in the region. As a recognized industry expert with an illustrious track record, she was tapped to join the Board of Directors of Acne Studios and served from 2014-2018. Additionally, she forged a collaborative partnership with SKP Beijing, serving as Senior Fashion Director & Advisor.
Gemma Lionello
President
Nordstrom Rack, USA
As President of Nordstrom Rack, Gemma Lionello oversees the strategy and execution of the company’s Nordstrom Rack stores and merchandising. She also helps drive the company’s efforts to provide customers with great brands at great prices and expand the Rack’s reach and convenience with new stores in key markets. Throughout her 35-year tenure with the company, Gemma has held various leadership roles, including multiple regional manager roles for both Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack and nearly a decade successfully leading Nordstrom’s Beauty and Accessories teams as general merchandise manager. Gemma has led several strategic initiatives, including expanding the company’s natural beauty offerings and bringing in new limited distribution brands. She also supported the launch of a new beauty shopping experience at Nordstrom Rack.
Kavindra Mishra
Executive Director & CEO
Shoppers Stop, India
Kavindra Mishra is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in retail, brand management, and business development. Currently serving as Executive Director & CEO at Shoppers Stop, he joined the company in early 2023 as Chief Commercial Officer - External Brands & CEO Home, where he led and revamped the Home Category in the SSL Ecosystem. Prior to his role at Shoppers Stop, Kavindra demonstrated his expertise as the Managing Director & CEO at House of Anita Dongre Limited, where he successfully led the company to achieve significant growth milestones. He also served as the CEO of Pepe Jeans London, where he spearheaded a remarkable turnaround, making it one of the most aspirational denim brands in the country. His extensive experience also includes leadership roles at prestigious brands such as United Colors of Benetton, Tommy Hilfiger, and Nokia India.
Ashley Potter
CEO EMEA/LATAM
Ralph Lauren, USA
Ashley Potter is Regional CEO for EMEA and LATAM at Ralph Lauren. He is responsible for strategic development, brand elevation and revenue activities across a region that encompasses over 100 countries. Ashley first joined Ralph Lauren in 1990 and spent 14 years in a variety of retail and wholesale roles. He then served as President of Theory Europe and Chief Executive of Charles Tyrwhitt before rejoining Ralph Lauren in 2017 as President of Wholesale and Licensing International, moving to his current role as Regional CEO in 2022.
David Schneider
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Zalando, Germany
David Schneider co-founded Zalando together with Robert Gentz in 2008. Since then, Zalando has grown from a Berlin-based startup to one of Europe's leading online platforms for fashion and lifestyle. As Co-CEO, David defines and drives the marketing and growth strategy of Zalando’s consumer offerings, bringing together markets, propositions and inspiration to excite customers and brand partners. David holds a diploma in business administration from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
Marc Schumacher
Managing Director
Trendbüro, Germany
Dr. Marc Schumacher is an entrepreneur, networker, columnist, and CEO of the global agency group AVANTGARDE, which has 12 locations worldwide and develops brand, product, and service experiences for clients such as Adidas, Porsche, Fendi, and Deutsche Telekom. As Managing Director of Trendbüro, Germany's leading trend and innovation consultancy, Marc advises brands on future-proof strategies for sustainable success. Marc is a renown keynote speaker and has given inspiring talks for TED X, OMR or Mercedes Benz.
Patrice Wagner
Chairman & CEO
Le Bon Marché Group, France
Patrice Wagner is a seasoned professional in the retail industry. Drawing on his extensive experience in the luxury retail market, he took on the responsibility of overseeing the development of Le Bon Marché Group in 2010. Under his guidance, the department store underwent a significant renovation, expanding its floor area by 4,000m2. Patrice's career highlights include serving as sales person and eventually becoming the General Manager of the Breuninger in Karlsruhe, from 1990 to 1998. He also held the position of General Manager at Galeries Lafayette in Berlin from 1998 to 2002, followed by General Manager of KaDeWe, the largest department store in continental Europe, from 2002 to 2006. From 2006 to 2009, he served as the General Manager of the Karstadt Premium division. Patrice holds a BTS in International Business from ESARC in Toulouse, and a diploma from INSEAD. Since 2021, he is also overseeing the travel & accessory luggage brand Rimowa.