The List of People Shaping Retail's Future

Isabelle Adams, 2018

Co-CEO

Paper For Water

Katherine Adams, 2018

Co-CEO

Paper For Water

Aman Advani, 2023

Co-Founder & CEO

Ministry of Supply

Jessica Alba, 2019

Founder

The Honest Company

Joel Anderson, 2022

President & CEO

Five Below, Inc.

Margarita Arriagada, 2015

Chief Merchant

Sephora

Emily Avedikian, 2017

Founder and Director

Keeps Boutique at The Gatehouse

Steve Barbarick, 2019

President and COO

Tractor Supply Company

Jeff Barnett, 2018

CEO, Commerce Cloud

Salesforce Commerce

Kirsten Blowers, 2015

Owner, Designer, Buyer

ShopRiffRaff

Neil Blumenthal, 2019

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Warby Parker

Brad Bogolea, 2017

Co-Founder and CEO

Simbe Robotics

Matthew Boss, 2018

Managing Director, Equity Research, Consumer Discretionary/Retailing

J.P Morgan

Stefanie Bothelo, 2017

Founder and CEO

Fitzroy Toys

Lisa Bradley, 2019

Co-Founder

R. Riveter

Mike Brady, 2019

President and CEO

Greyston

James Brett, 2017

President

West Elm

Tory Burch, 2016

Chairman and Co-CEO, Founder

Tory Burch LLC, Tory Burch Foundation

Tom Buxton, 2015

President and CEO

Buxton Co.

Greg Buzek, 2015

Co-Founder, President

Retail Orphan Initiative (RetailROI), IHL Group

Mary Campbell, 2018

Executive Vice President, Commerce Platforms

QVC, Inc.

Ann-Marie Campbell, 2020

Executive Vice President - US Stores

The Home Depot

Rick J. Caruso, 2015

Founder and CEO

Caruso Affilliated

Darrell Cavens, 2015

CEO

zulily

Sona Chawla, 2015

President of Digital and Chief Marketing Officer

Walgreen Co.

Oliver Chen, 2019

Managing Director, Retail & Luxury Head

Cowen

Manny Chirico, 2020

Chairman and CEO

PVH Corp.

Kerry Cooper, 2020

Former President and COO

Rothy’s

Matthew Corrin, 2016

Founder and CEO

Freshii

Cameron Cruse, 2019

Co-Founder

R. Riveter

James Curleigh, 2018

President

Levi’s Brand

Amanda Curtis, 2018

Co-Founder

Nineteenth Amendment

Lisa Clyde, 2017

Global Head of Consumer and Retail Investment Banking

Bank of America Merrilll Lynch

Scott Dahnke, 2017

Global Co-CEO

L Catterton

Jane Dailey, 2015

President, Co-Founder, and Fashion Fairy Godmother

Hollywood Fashion Secrets

Diane Dietz, 2019

CEO and President

Rodan + Fields

Danielle DiFerdinando, 2016

Designer and Creative Director

Danielle Nicole

Mary Dillon, 2016

CEO

Ulta Beauty

Richard J. Durbin, 2015

U.S. Senator

Illinois

Jane Elfers, 2018

President and CEO

The Children’s Place, Inc.

Diane Ellis, 2019

Board Member and Former CEO

Chico’s

J. Michael Evans, 2019

Director and President

Alibaba Group

Helena Foulkes, 2018

Executive Vice President, President

CVS Health, CVS Pharmacy

Julia Fowler, 2015

Co-Founder

EDITED

Gary Friedman, 2016

Chairman and CEO

Restoration Hardware Holding Inc.

Michelle Gass, 2016

Chief Merchandising and Customer Officer

Kohl’s

Casey Gerald, 2015

Co-Founder and CEO

MBAs Across America

David Gilboa, 2019

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Warby Parker

Jim Gold, 2015

President and Chief Merchandising Officer

Neiman Marcus

Jason Goldberg, 2017

SVP, Content and Commerce

SapientRazorfish

Randy Goldberg, 2019

Co-Founder

Bombas Socks

Adam Goldenberg, 2018

Co-CEO

TechStyle Fashion Group

Charlotte Gould, 2019

CEO

Stitches by Charlotte

Kirsten Green, 2019

Founder and Managing Partner

Forerunner Ventures

Erin Harper, 2016

Senior Program Manager

Local Loan Produce Program

Jim Haslam, 2019

Founder and Philanthropist

Pilot Corporation

Dave Heath, 2019

Co-Founder

Bombas Socks

Paul Hennessy, 2018

CEO

Vroom

Jessica Herrin, 2016

Founder and CEO

Stella and Dot Family Brands

Kevin Hofmann, 2017

President, Online and Chief Marketing Officer

The Home Depot

Tonian Hohberg, 2015

President and CEO

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Chieh Huang, 2017

Co-Founder and CEO

Boxed Wholesale

Christine Hunsicker, 2017

Founder and CEO

Gywnnie Bee

Erin Izen, 2023

Senior Director, Workforce Programs

The Home Depot

Roslyn S. Jaffe, 2017

Co-Founder, Secretary, Director Emeritus

Ascena Retail Group

Shea Jensen, 2019

Senior Vice President, Customer Experience

Nordstrom

Amanda Johnson, 2019

Co-Founder

Mented Cosmetics

Bahja Johnson, 2023

Head of Customer & Community Belonging & Enablement

Gap Inc.

Dr. Athina Kanioura, 2025

Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer

PepsiCo

Jeff Kearl, 2018

CEO

Stance

Chris Kempczinski, 2022

President & CEO

McDonald's Corporation

Stephanie Korey, 2019

Co-Founder and CEO

AWAY

Ajay Kori, 2019

Co-Founder

UrbanStems

Philip Krim, 2020

Co-Founder and CEO

Casper

Suresh Kumar, 2023

Global Chief Technology Officer and Chief Development Officer

Walmart

Katrina Lake, 2016

Founder and CEO

Stitch Fix

Michelle Lam, 2017

Co-Founder and CEO

True&Co

Michael Lastoria, 2018

Co-Founder,CEO and Creative Director

&pizza

David Lawenda, 2017

Vice President, Global Marketing Solutions - US

Facebook

Kate Ross LeBlanc, 2018

Co-Founder and CEO

Saje Natural Wellness

Michael Levy, 2015

Founder and CEO

Pet Food Express

Wendy Liebmann, 2017

Founder, CEO and Chief Shopper

WSL Strategic Retail

Walter Loeb, 2016

President

Loeb Associates, Inc.

Drew Ann Long, 2017

Inventor

Caroline’s Cart

Steven Lowy, 2017

Co-CEO

Westfield Corporation

Torsten Lubach, 2025

Chief Technology Officer

Costco

Steve Madden, 2023

Founder, Creative and Design Chief

Steve Madden

Jo Malone, 2019

Founder and Creative Director

Jo Loves

Kory Marchisotto, 2026

Chief Marketing Officer

e.l.f. Beauty

Lynn Marmer, 2015

Group Vice President for Corporate Affairs (Retired)

The Kroger Co.

Billy May, 2026

Chief Executive Officer

Brooklinen

Scott McBride, 2026

President and CEO

Chief Global Asset Protection Officer & Chief Security Officer

Chris McCann, 2018

President and CEO

1-800-Flowers.com

Jim McIngvale, 2018

Owner and Philanthropist

Gallery Furniture

Kathleen McLaughlin, 2026

Executive Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer

Walmart

Toni M. Miller, 2017

Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Boscov’s Department Store, LLC

KJ Miller, 2019

Co-Founder

Mented Cosmetics

David Moin, 2015

Senior Editor for Retail

Women’s Wear Daily

Neela Montgomery, 2022

Former Executive Vice President and President

CVS Health and CVS Pharmacy

Johnny Morris, 2015

Founder and Owner

Bass Pro Shops

Kyle Nel, 2016

Executive Director, Lowe’s Innovation Labs

Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

Karin M. Norington-Reaves, 2018

CEO

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Carley Ochs, 2018

Founder, CEO and Designer

Bourbon and Boweties

Brieane Olson, 2026

Chief Executive Officer

PacSun

Shawn R. Outler, 2015

Group Vice President

Macy’s

Bea Perez, 2016

Chief Sustainability Officer

The Coca-Cola Company

Christiane Pendarvis, 2025

Co-CEO

PATTERN Beauty

Greg Petro, 2016

President and CEO

First Insight

BG Gary M. Profit, 2015

Sr. Director of Military Programs

Walmart, Inc.

Javier Quiñones, 2025

CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer

IKEA U.S.

J. Paul Raines, 2015

CEO

Gamestop

Doug Rauch, 2016

Founder and President

Daily Table

Courtney Reagan, 2016

Retail Reporter

CNBC

Melissa Reiff, 2015

President and COO

The Container Store

James Reinhart, 2020

Co-Founder and CEO

ThredUp

Jason Del Rey, 2019

Senior Editor, Commerce and Executive Producer, Code Commerce

Recode

James Rhee, 2016

Executive Chairman and CEO

Ashley Stewart

Dominik Richter, 2017

Founder and CEO

HelloFresh Global

Alexis Ringwald, 2016

Co-Founder and CEO

LearnUp

Jennifer Rubio, 2019

Co-Founder and Brand Officer

AWAY

Al Sambar, 2016

Managing Partner

Kurt Salmon North American Retail Consumer Group

Greg Scott, 2018

CEO

New York and Company

Jeffery R. Sears, 2015

Founder and CEO

PIRCH

Tina Sharkey, 2019

Co-Founder and CEO

Brandless

Inventor and Founder

FreshPaper

Stormy Simon, 2016

President

Overstock.com

Sumit Singh, 2022

CEO

Chewy, Inc.

Jonathan Sokoloff, 2018

Managing Partner

Leonard Green & Partners

Gemma Sole, 2018

Co-Founder

Nineteenth Amendment

David Spector, 2019

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

ThirdLove

Debbie Sterling, 2016

Founder and CEO

GoldieBox

Rob Sweeney, 2018

Global Head of Consumer and Retail Investment Banking

Sycamore Partners

Carolyn Tastad, 2019

Group President, North America and Executive Sponsor, Gender Equality

P&G

Isabella Rose Taylor, 2015

Fashion Designer, Artist and Entrepreneur

Isabella Rose Taylor Fashions

Buddy Teaster, 2018

President and CEO

Soles4Souls

Dana Telsey, 2016

CEO and Chief Research Officer

Telsey Advisory Group

Marisa Thalberg, 2017

Chief Marketing Officer

Taco Bell Corp.

Barbara Thau, 2018

Contributing Retail Worker

Forbes.com

Christopher Thomas-Moore, 2025

Chief Digital Officer

Domino's

Susan Tynan, 2019

Founder and CEO

Framebridge

Mikaila Ulmer, 2017

Founder and CEO

Me & The Bees Lemonade

Hamdi Ulukaya, 2018

Founder, Chairman and CEO

Chobani LLC

Brittany Merrill Underwood, 2018

Founder and CEO

Akola Project

Deena Varshavskaya, 2015

Founder and CEO

Wanelo

Phil Wahba, 2017

Senior Writer

Fortune

Julie Wainwright, 2022

Founder and CEO

The RealReal

Tristan Walker, 2017

Founder and CEO

Walker and Company Brands

Kindley Walsh-Lawlor, 2016

Vice President, Global Sustainability

Gap, Inc.

Laysha Ward, 2016

President and Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer

Target

Mark Warner, 2016

U.S. Senator

Virginia

Emily Weiss, 2018

Founder and CEO

Glossier

Monika Wiela, 2017

Founder and CEO

Give Back Box

Heidi Zak, 2019

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

ThirdLove

Joey Zwillinger, 2019

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Allbirds