Global Retail Leaders

The Power of Collective Insight

An Exclusive Community for Retail Executives

Global Retail Leaders (GRL) is a private, invite-only collective of executives with insights and influence on the current state and future trajectory of the retail landscape.

A destination for executive-led insights into transformative industry trends and innovations, RETHINK Retail provides GRL members with a variety of opportunities for career development, promotion of their expertise, and expansion of their networks and reach. The GRL supports members throughout their career journey and grants recognition to the most influential retail executives driving change and innovation in the industry.

GRL members represent

Companies

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Advisory Committee

Our Advisory Committee is comprised of the retail executives most actively sharing their ideas and engaging with their connections, on stages, and with the media. We feature the Advisory Committee across thought leadership content and turn to them for mentorship as they shape the growth and evolution of the GRL community.

Andrew Laudato

Chief Operating Officer, The Vitamin Shoppe

Jim Marcum

Chief Executive Officer, David’s Bridal

Beatrice Mac Cabe

Chief Merchandising and Creative Officer, Vera Bradley

John Boline

Vice President of Store Design, Starbucks

Dan Goldman

VP of Strategy and Business Development, Gap, Inc

Brieane Olson

President, PacSun

Sree Sreedhararaj

Chief Technology Officer, Sephora

Shai Eisenman

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bubble Skincare

Alexander Genov

Head of Customer Research, Zappos

David Katz

Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Randa Accessories

Lisa Kinney

VP Customer & Market Intelligence, Albertson’s Companies

Sudhakar Potineni

Head of Blockchain, Digital Assets & Metaverse Initiatives, Gap Inc

Frederick Lecoq

Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Digital Officer, Sporting Life Group

Nicholas Kaplan

Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, John Lewis

Justin Cohen

Chief Commercial Officer, Psycho Bunny

Jai Dolwani

Chief Marketing Officer, Winc

Phillip Raub

Chief Executive Officer, Model No Furniture

Courtney Hawkins

VP of Retail, The RealReal

Oliver Brunschwiler

Delegate of the Board and Former CEO, FREITAG

Pawel Grabowski

Head of Unmanned Solutions, Zabka Polska

Daniel Lundh

Founder, Lifvs/Storekey

Corin Dennison

Director – Global Profit Protection, adidas aG

Fabiola Velarde

Senior Director Emporio Armani Retail Americas, Giorgio Armani

Jason McNary

Board Member and Advisor, NED, Investor

Zach & Val Fishbain

CoFounders of Spread the Love

Malorie Davalos

Director and Head of Omnichannel Sales, Dyson

Leslie Vesper

VP of Brand Marketing, PepsiCo

Daniel Grubbs

Global Chief Venturing & Investment Officer, PepsiCo

John Yesko

VP of Experience Design, Nordstrom

Michelle Pacynski

VP of Digital Innovation, Ulta

Michelle Pacynski

VP of Client Engagement & Digital Business, Bottega Veneta

John Horten

VP of Global Supply Chain & Operations, Win Brands Group

Mark Hasting

Chief Commerce and Operating Officer, Blain’s Farm & Fleet

Megan Keller Maley

GM UK/Ireland & Benelux, Zalando

Allie Egan

Founder & CEO, Veracity Selfcare

Kellie Larsen

Senior Director of Omni and Delivery Operations, Party City

Christiana DiMattesa

Senior Director of Marketing, DTC Channels & Experience, Under Armour

Colleen Waters

Director of Category Management, Steve Madden

Dave Steck

VP of IT Infrastructure and Application Development, Schnucks

Brendan Proctor

Executive Leader

Ulrika Klinkert

VP of Brand Marketing, RugVista

Katherine Dela Cruz

Senior Director of Retail Operations, Fabletics

Will Jacob

Retail Advisor

Chapters of the Global Retail Leaders

Data Insights

Analyze emerging retail trends and technology.

Logistics

Improve your supply chain efficiency and order fulfillment speed.

Customer Journey

Learn about the customer shopping experience and improve overall customer satisfaction.

Workforce Empowerment

Enhance your employees’ communication, collaboration, and career development skills.

You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers

Why join a RETHINK Retail community?
As the home of the Top Retail Influencers (TRI), RETHINK Retail—a global leader in retail news and thought leadership—succeeds at shaping and supporting global communities of executives in the retail landscape. GRL members get access to:
Private events, dinners and forums to hear and discuss top-of-mind challenges and opportunities with peers
Host/guest interview opportunities on the award-winning RETHINK Retail podcast channel to meet and engage with other top executives
Platform to highlight industry knowledge—as a highly-regarded expert, we facilitate GRL members’ desire spread the knowledge, mentor and educate the next generation
Opportunities to connect and collaborate with leading events around the world through RETHINK Retail’s media partnerships
Who qualifies for GRL?
What is the Advisory Committee?
What are Chapters? Can I join multiple Chapters?
Chapters are divisions within GRL which ensure you see the content you want and provide the opportunity to be featured in that content. You can join multiple Chapters to receive the topics you’re most interested in. We offer four Chapters, with some sample topics that may be covered including:
Data Insights: unified customer view; shopper and operations analytics; intelligent fraud prevention; retail media
Logistics: demand planning and optimization; supply chain visibility; flexible fulfillment
Customer Journey: intelligent stores; unified commerce; real-time personalization; digital advertising; seamless customer service
Workforce Empowerment: store collaboration and communications; retail workforce management; process automation and career development
Are there limitations by region?
How will being a part of GRL support me?
We offer GRL members the opportunity for career development, sharing their expertise, and expanding their network. Members have exclusive access to the GRL community, are invited to private virtual and in-person events and forums, have mentorship opportunities and get personal introductions to top retail voices in the TRI community. RETHINK Retail dedicates a content series that focuses on the companies which members represent, and GRL members are invited to host or guest interview on our RETHINK Retail podcast channel.
I represent retail innovation in another capacity. Is GRL right for me?

Submit your nomination to RETHINK Retail’s Global Retail Leaders