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Rising Retail Transformation Speakers

24 credible, up-and-coming voices in retail transformation - active on the circuit, beyond the household names.

24 rising retail transformation speakers on Mezzo - including Parbinder Dhariwal, Christine Foster, and Robert Smart. Each with the talks, gig history, and co-appearances to back it up.

Parbinder Dhariwal

Parbinder Dhariwal

VP, General Manager at CVS Media Exchange

2 recent talks · through 2026
Christine Foster

Christine Foster

Group VP at Kroger

2 recent talks · through 2026
Robert Smart

Robert Smart

Commercial Lead - CPG & Retail | LiveRamp

2 recent talks · through 2026
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Chad Petersen

VP, Ecommerce at Lowes Food

1 recent talk · through 2026
Ashley Armstrong

Ashley Armstrong

Business Editor at The Sun | Insights on Retail, Cost of Living & Consumer Trends

1 recent talk · through 2026
Richard Dickson

Richard Dickson

President & CEO, GAP INC. | Transforming Retail Through Innovation

1 recent talk · through 2025
Tanzeen Syed

Tanzeen Syed

Technology Leader | Driving Consumer Internet and Retail Innovation

1 recent talk · through 2025
Jason Cherok

Jason Cherok

VP, Product, Design & Analytics at DICK'S Sporting Goods

1 recent talk · through 2026
Cristina Marinucci

Cristina Marinucci

VP, Global Growth & Omni Commercial Insights at Mondelēz International

1 recent talk · through 2026
Ariana Parasco

Ariana Parasco

SVP of Brand & Consumer Engagement, L'OREAL USA | Transforming Retail Through Customer-Centric Marketing

1 recent talk · through 2025
Adrian Oest

Adrian Oest

Partner | Oliver Wyman

1 recent talk · through 2026
Annie Soderstrom

Annie Soderstrom

VP Digital Product at PacSun

1 recent talk · through 2026
Zachary Dennett

Zachary Dennett

VP, Merchandising at CVS Health

1 recent talk · through 2026
Neelima Sharma

Neelima Sharma

SVP Omnichannel and Ecommerce Technology, Lowe's Companies. Inc.

1 recent talk · through 2026
Matthew Rubin

Matthew Rubin

SVP, President of Digital & Ecommerce at Tractor Supply Company

1 recent talk · through 2026
Samir Desai

Samir Desai

Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

1 recent talk · through 2026
Sandy Gilsenan

Sandy Gilsenan

Chief Retail & Customer Officer at Warby Parker

1 recent talk · through 2026
Luiz Braz

Luiz Braz

Director, Global Commerce & Retail Media Strategy at WPP Media

1 recent talk · through 2026
Shawn Darmody

Shawn Darmody

VP - Merchandising, Snacks, Beverages, Candy & Impulse at Target

1 recent talk · through 2026
Mike Feldman

Mike Feldman

SVP, Commerce, Flywheel

1 recent talk · through 2026
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DJ Smith

Director of Strategy and Analytics at La-Z-Boy Incorporated

1 recent talk · through 2026
Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson

Architect of the Apple Store | Fastest retail concept to $1B in annual sales

2 talks · through 2018
Henry Holland

Henry Holland

Retail expert and fashion designer, Henry Holland, is available to book via the Champions Speakers agency for all manner of events and conferences.

2 talks · through 2023
Neil Blumenthal

Neil Blumenthal

Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Warby Parker

2 talks · through 2022
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