Retails Leader Forum 2021 | Connect Media | 26 April 2021 | ICC Sydney, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Returning in April, the Retail Leaders Forum arrives at a critical juncture for the nation’s Retail community.

The industry has responded emphatically to the unprecedented challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as consumer confidence builds and our operating environment begins to correct, Retail executives are accountable for securing opportunities emerging from the upturn economy.

The Forum secures national and global speakers of immense authority to arm attendees to succeed in this undertaking.

Why Attend?
• The Retail Leaders Forum secures national and global speakers of unmatched quality and immense authority. Our attendees are charged with shaping the conversation, armed with an array of real-time engagement tools.
• Every session is independently moderated to facilitate candid discussion and debate, and the programme is designed to provide attendees with valuable opportunities to connect in-person on the business that matters.

Why Get Involved?
Celebrating its 10th year, the Retail Leaders Forum is unparalleled in the level of delegates and speakers it attracts.

The Forum is driven by an ambitious business agenda, and our audience is screened for seniority to ensure you are networking with the minds shaping business.

Our limited keynote and moderated panel speaking opportunities will effectively embed you in this top-end business community.

Digital and physical brand activations, as well as consultations in dedicated activation spaces further enable you to engage with this decision-making audience.

As a marketing platform to demonstrate expertise, credibility and grow your business with the Retail industry, the Retail Leaders Forum offers unrivalled cut-through.

2021 Speakers

Lord Stuart Rose
Chairman, Ocado (UK)

Sabrina Fung
Group Managing Director, Fung Retailing Group (HK)

Alegra O'Hare
Former Chief Marketing Officer, GAP (USA)

Sarah Hunter
Managing Director, Officeworks

Bob Neville
Global Vice President of Retail, Under Armour (HK)

Jack Gance
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Chemist Warehouse

Michael Schneider
Managing Director, Bunnings

Katie Hunt
Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer, SHOWFIELDS (USA)

Andrea Farris
VP Development, Head of Solution Planning & Partnerships, Walgreens (USA)

Elle Roseby
Managing Director, Country Road

Reuben Casey
Chief Executive Officer, Kathmandu (NZ)

Penny Winn
Non Executive Director, Coca Cola Amatil, Ampol, Goodman Group

Iman Behzadian
Head of Data Science, WooliesX

Ram Radhakrishnan
GM Customer Analytics, AI & Data Sciences, WooliesX

Paul Tinkler
Vice President Australia & New Zealand, Lululemon

David Reeve
Chief Information Officer, Metcash

Stephen Younane
Chief Executive Officer/Co-Founder, Retail Prodigy Group (Nike Retail)

Anna Lee
Chief Operating Officer, The Iconic

Karen Bozic
Group Chief Executive Officer, Craveable Brands

Mariano Favia
Head of Marketing, Vinomofo

Richard Umbers
Chief Executive Office & Board Member, Retail, Ecommerce and Logistics

Danny Celoni
Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand

Travis Wright
General Manager, Esther & Co

Rolee Satyam
Partner, Data, Analytics & Insights, BIG W

Rick Lambell
Head of Sustainable Development, Kmart Group

Jo Devery
Chief Executive Officer - Winning Retail, Winning Appliances

Matthew Durbin
Group Chief Financial Officer, Accent Group

Lee Martin
Head of Shopper Engagement, Metcash

Pamela Bishop
Chief Marketing Officer, Blooms The Chemist

Thinus Keeve
Chief Property, Export and Sustainability Officer, Coles

Angus McDonald
Chief Executive Officer, Barbeques Galore

Aaron Pratt
AI & Advanced Analytics Manager, David Jones & Country Road Group

Frances Martin
Vice President, Operations & Enablement, Optus

Jonathan Reeve
General Manager, APAC, Eagle Eye

Paul Kennedy
Chief Information Officer, Craveable Brands

James Bartle
Founding Chief Executive Officer, Outland Denim

Timothy DeCoster
Group Supply Chain Design & Planning Manager, Asahi Beverages

Melissa Wong
Head of Digital, Kmart Australia

Ash Saini
General Manager, Sales & Distribution, Vodafone

Kim Kidd
Chief Executive Officer, Honey Birdette

Kurt Brissett
Director Ticketing Solutions Development, Technology and Innovation, Transport for NSW

Jeremy Krause
Chief Innovation and Disruption Officer, Global Retail Brands

Ron Hurley
Director of Supply Chain, Pernod Ricard

Kobie Taylor
Head of People & Culture, Metcash

Natalie Ellis
Vice President and General Manager, Foot Locker Asia Pacific

Matthew Lozzi
Superdry Marketing Manager + Group PR Manager, Brand Collective

Rachid Maliki
Head of Supply Chain & Procurement, R.M Williams

Chethan Jain
Logistics Operations Manager, Marley Spoon

John Batistich
Non-Executive Director, Zip Co, Food Co, HRI & General Pants Group

Justin Williams
Principal, IMR Consulting

Peter Knock
Non-Executive Director & Retail Advisor

Deborah Potts
Group Executive of Employer & Industry Engagement, Rest

Jarrod Kinchington
Managing Director Pacific, Infor

Gary Starr
Executive General Manager, Business, Government & International, Australia Post

Bede Hackney
Country Manager, Databricks Australia and New Zealand

Mats Gunnarsson
Managing Director, GOC Retail

2021 Sponsors and Partner

EVENT PARTNER:
• Accenture

PLATINUM SPONSOR:
• Marketplacer
• Zip
• Facebook

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Australia Post
• Infor
• Rest
• Tryzens
• Databricks

SILVER SPONSORS:
• GOC Retail
• UKG
• BlueYonder
• World Pay

LUNCH DAY 1 SPONSOR:
• We are Sonder

ROUNDTABLE SPONSOR:
• Akeneo

ASSOCIATE SPONSORS:
• AXIS
• Kawana
• WingArc1st
• WFS