Podcasts about consumer industries

In the second of our series looking at how AI is being deployed across industry sectors, we look at financial services and consumer goods, with the head of London Stock Exchange Group and the chief strategy and transformation officer at PepsiCo. Guests: David Schwimmer, CEO, LSEG Athina Kanioura, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, PepsiCo Drew Propson, Head, Technology and Innovation in Financial Service, World Economic Forum Zara Ingilizian, Head, Consumer Industries, World Economic Forum Reports: Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services: Transforming Consumer Industries in the Age of AI: Previous episodes in this series: Check out all our podcasts on :  - - : - : - : Join the :  

In the second of our series looking at how AI is being deployed across industry sectors, we look at financial services and consumer goods, with the head of London Stock Exchange Group and the chief strategy and transformation officer at PepsiCo. Guests: David Schwimmer, CEO, LSEG Athina Kanioura, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, PepsiCo Drew Propson, Head, Technology and Innovation in Financial Service, World Economic Forum Zara Ingilizian, Head, Consumer Industries, World Economic Forum Reports: Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services: https://www.weforum.org/publications/industries-in-the-intelligent-age-white-paper-series/financial-services/ Transforming Consumer Industries in the Age of AI: https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Transforming_Consumer_Industries_in_the_Age_of_AI_2025.pdf Previous episodes in this series:  Beyond the hype, how industries are deploying AI at the heart of their operations Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub  

Ritu Bhargava is xPresident and Chief Product Officer of SAP Customer Experience (CX/CRM) & Consumer Industries. Prior to that she was SVP of Software Engineering at Salesforce for Sales Cloud (CRM) and held various engineering leadership roles at Oracle. Ritu is a sought-after advisor, investor and has also served as a Board Member at Qualtrics.   In this conversation, Ritu is disarmingly honest and candid as she narrates stories about her experiences rising up in the organization, balancing getting visibility and being a team player, and learning from people six levels down in the org chart.Key takeaways:1. COMMUNICATING WITH STAKEHOLDERS- A boss is also a human with a job, not just a title. - Surface real issues and what they need to move forward.- Ask “What would help you?”2. SAYING NO TO MANAGEMENT- Earn the right to say No- Avoid the temptation to please- Cover No's in Yes's3. BEING A TEAM PLAYER- Play the long game instead of little wins- Be selfless, its not about you- Can you give up the limelight when you could have claimed victory?4. RISING UP IN THE ORGANIZATION- Raise your hand and put yourself out there- If you want to grow, make yourself redundant- Earn the trust of peers who may report to you- Hire people smarter than yourself without feeling threatened- Build “OrgIQ”5. DEALING WITH STRESS- Apply five Why's - Have a growth mindsetConnect with Ritu Bhargava:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritubhargava/Connect with Rahul Abhyankar, host of Product Leader's Journey:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulabhyankar/For previous episodes:https://www.productleadersjourney.comhttps://youtube.com/@ProductLeadersJourney 

In this episode of To the Edge and Beyond, host Michelle Dawn Mooney explores how Intel's AI solutions are revolutionizing education. Joined by Chris O'Malley, General Manager of Intel's Health, Education & Consumer Industries; Bharath Srivats, Marketing Manager at Intel; and Paulo Costa, VP of Sales at Critical Links, the conversation delves into the transformative power of AI in education, particularly in emerging markets.The discussion highlights Intel's on-device, offline AI models, which enable personalized learning paths for students while reducing dependency on cloud infrastructure. “AI tutors have the potential to shift learning outcomes by providing customized feedback and pacing,” says Chris O'Malley. This innovation addresses the long-standing challenge of scaling one-on-one tutoring to large classrooms.Paulo Costa emphasizes the importance of bridging the digital divide: “Emerging markets need cost-effective, offline AI solutions to empower students and teachers without reliable internet access.” Critical Links' C3 Micro Cloud, powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, is designed for exactly this purpose. This robust system delivers AI capabilities tailored for rural and underserved schools, ensuring data privacy, local adaptability, and resilience to challenging environments.Intel's Core Ultra processors bring groundbreaking performance and affordability, enabling smaller institutions to deploy AI at scale. “We've reduced latency by five times and increased throughput by over two times, making AI accessible even in resource-constrained environments,” Costa adds.The episode also underscores the collaboration between Intel and partners like Critical Links to ensure technology addresses educational challenges. “It's not just about innovation,” says O'Malley. “It's about creating solutions that genuinely transform learning experiences for students worldwide.”Ready to explore how AI can transform your classrooms? Visit our resources to learn more about Intel's education technology solutions. Connect with our guests on LinkedIn for further insights and collaboration opportunities.Chris O'MalleyBharath SrivatsPaulo CostaSubscribe to To The Edge and Beyond on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for more insights from Intel's Internet of Things Group.

In this episode of To the Edge and Beyond, host Michelle Dawn Mooney explores how Intel's AI solutions are revolutionizing education. Joined by Chris O'Malley, General Manager of Intel's Health, Education & Consumer Industries; Bharath Srivats, Marketing Manager at Intel; and Paulo Costa, VP of Sales at Critical Links, the conversation delves into the transformative power of AI in education, particularly in emerging markets.The discussion highlights Intel's on-device, offline AI models, which enable personalized learning paths for students while reducing dependency on cloud infrastructure. “AI tutors have the potential to shift learning outcomes by providing customized feedback and pacing,” says Chris O'Malley. This innovation addresses the long-standing challenge of scaling one-on-one tutoring to large classrooms.Paulo Costa emphasizes the importance of bridging the digital divide: “Emerging markets need cost-effective, offline AI solutions to empower students and teachers without reliable internet access.” Critical Links' C3 Micro Cloud, powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, is designed for exactly this purpose. This robust system delivers AI capabilities tailored for rural and underserved schools, ensuring data privacy, local adaptability, and resilience to challenging environments.Intel's Core Ultra processors bring groundbreaking performance and affordability, enabling smaller institutions to deploy AI at scale. “We've reduced latency by five times and increased throughput by over two times, making AI accessible even in resource-constrained environments,” Costa adds.The episode also underscores the collaboration between Intel and partners like Critical Links to ensure technology addresses educational challenges. “It's not just about innovation,” says O'Malley. “It's about creating solutions that genuinely transform learning experiences for students worldwide.”Ready to explore how AI can transform your classrooms? Visit our resources to learn more about Intel's education technology solutions. Connect with our guests on LinkedIn for further insights and collaboration opportunities.Chris O'MalleyBharath SrivatsPaulo CostaSubscribe to To The Edge and Beyond on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for more insights from Intel's Internet of Things Group.

In this episode, Amir talks with JD Hannick, an Executive Advisor to Fortune 500 and private equity firms with a deep background in consumer data from Foot Locker, Adobe, and Booz Allen Hamilton. JD discusses the transformation of consumer data, the role of AI and machine learning, and the importance of first-party data. They also explore how private equity firms use data for efficiency and growth in changing economic conditions and the future role of generative AI in enhancing customer experiences. Highlights: 01:28 Consumer Experience and Industry Insights 03:11 AI and Machine Learning in Consumer Industries 06:00 The Role of First-Party Data 10:51 Private Equity and Data Initiatives 13:51 Future of Gen AI in Consumer Industries Guest: JD Hannick is a senior executive known for building high-performing, engaged teams in next-generation data analytics, AI, machine learning, generative AI, personalization, and enhanced customer experience. With experience across various global Fortune 100 organizations, JD helps these companies, as well as private equity firms and their portfolio companies, transform into data-driven businesses. He is sought after for forming strategic initiatives, building investment cases, and realizing value creation through innovative data use. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannick/ --- Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Tech Trek. We would appreciate it if you would take a minute to rate and review us on your favorite podcast player. Want to learn more about us? Head over at https://www.elevano.com Have questions or want to cover specific topics with our future guests? Please message me at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirbormand (Amir Bormand)

Aneta Wynimko joins us on the program today to discuss the latest consumer spending patterns, and share where she is finding opportunities around the globe. Aneta manages the Fidelity Global Consumers Industry Fund, which focuses on companies engaged in various sectors of the consumer industry, such as retail, luxury goods, cosmetics, apparel, electronics, and many more. Aneta shares that her focus is on identifying companies with powerful brands, pricing power, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. She seeks out high-quality management teams with innovative ideas that have a proven track record of execution, leading to sustainable growth over time. Aneta touches on a variety of topics, including the impact of interest rates on consumer behavior, the interplay between brand loyalty and quality, and a concept Aneta calls "money illusion", where consumers don't realize the impact of inflation on their spending power. Recorded on August 11, 2023. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For the second year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked the #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2022 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.

FreightWaves' Mike Baudendistel interviews Manish Ghosh, VP of Strategy and Consumer Industries at Blue Yonder. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FreightWaves' Mike Baudendistel interviews Manish Ghosh, VP of Strategy and Consumer Industries at Blue Yonder. Follow The Stockout Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we are talking about innovation, we are talking about risks, and we are talking about change! I am excited to introduce you to Sammar Farooqi. Sammar has over 20 years of experience working in the tech industry in various roles– as a tech consultant, in change management, transformation, in industry. He currently works as the vice president of strategy, cloud innovation, and business development, Leading the SAP Industry Cloud Strategy for Consumer Industries. His love and passion for technology and innovation started at an early age which we will learn more about shortly. In this episode, we talk about what it really means for organizations to come face to face with change and what those implications are, Sammar shares about the risk he took that didn't go his way, and we chat about personal branding and why we don't JUST need to represent our employer's brand online. Follow Sammar on Linkedin here and the Strategy Remix here. Please enjoy Sammar Farooqi!

"There are half a million customers playing in the black market. They're spending over £3 billion where there is no protection, no interaction, no intervention in any shape or form": Grainne Hurst, director of corporate affairs at international sports betting and gaming company Entain, shares her hopes and concerns ahead of the governments' long-awaited Gambling Act review.Interviewed this week by Powerscourt's Rob Greening, Partner & co-head of Consumer Industries.Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Macro trends in consumer goods have wildly accelerated and evolved over the last two years in the face of the ongoing COVID pandemic. From behavioral changes in consumers to unprecedented supply chain disruptions, a near-overwhelming number of factors has driven meaningful shifts in how consumer products organizations conduct their business. In today's episode of Taking Stock, I'm joined by Global Vice President of Business Development & Strategy for Consumer Industries at SAP, Mark Osborn. Mark shares his insights on how the industry has evolved in recent years and the impact of COVID on macro trends in consumer goods.  Mark's insights bring to light the context of the industry, how it's evolved, and how brands can evolve to meet rapidly changing consumer expectations and market dynamics. Click below to listen to the full discussion with Mark and subscribe to our insights to receive more information like this each week.

Dr. Rhonda Medows, President of Population Health Management at Providence on surging virus cases and variant concerns. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry Analyst Mandeep Singh on Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey stepping down. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Legal Reporter David Yaffe-Bellany on lawyer defending Roe bets on precedent to save abortion rights. Bloomberg New Economy Editorial Director Andy Browne on China study says adopting U.S. stance would trigger Covid surge. Greg Portell, Head of Consumer Industries & Retail Practice at Kearney, on Black Friday/Cyber Monday retail and e-commerce sales. And we Drive to the Close with Dave Donabedian, CIO of CIBC Private Wealth Management. Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Dr. Rhonda Medows, President of Population Health Management at Providence on surging virus cases and variant concerns. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Tech Industry Analyst Mandeep Singh on Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey stepping down. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Legal Reporter David Yaffe-Bellany on lawyer defending Roe bets on precedent to save abortion rights. Bloomberg New Economy Editorial Director Andy Browne on China study says adopting U.S. stance would trigger Covid surge. Greg Portell, Head of Consumer Industries & Retail Practice at Kearney, on Black Friday/Cyber Monday retail and e-commerce sales. And we Drive to the Close with Dave Donabedian, CIO of CIBC Private Wealth Management. Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Consumer Industries Panel 4th Global Conference + Impact Summit Nov. 16-17, 2021 || 361Firm

Welcome to the The Voice of Retail , I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of CanadaThere's no doubt that the last twenty months have changed us and our relationship with the world. For retailers, this has resulted in an unprecedented shift in consumer behaviour that has proven difficult to stay ahead of, let alone predict.In today's episode of The Voice of Retail, we're going to step inside the mind of the modern consumer by unpacking the latest research coming out of EY.I'm thrilled to be welcoming back to the podcast Kristina Rogers, Chairwoman of the Global Consumer Board, who takes us through the latest edition of EY's Future Consumer Index. We cover the key takeaways, surprising findings + more.Stick around for Kristina's three pointers for retailers that are planning for 2022 and beyond.Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Voice of Retail.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out on the latest episodes, industry news, and insights. If you enjoyed  this episode please consider leaving a rating and review, as it really helps us grow so that we can continue getting amazing guests on the show.I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company, and if you're looking for more content, or want to chat  follow me on LinkedIn, or visit my website meleblanc.co!Until next time, stay safe and have a great week! Kristina RogersGlobally led fastest growing set of industries at EY - from FY16-FY20 - by 2%. A creative and experienced senior executive leader in the areas of strategic marketing, corporate strategy, and global business development. Global sponsor and architect of both EY's signature FutureConsumer.Now program and the EY Global Future Consumer Index.Areas of expertise include new concept and offer development, profitable growth planning, market entry strategy, strategic portfolio management, and market evolution planning in both the B2C and B2B marketplaces. Highly team-oriented and able to develop and communicate clear vision while assembling and galvanizing high-performing teams. Has had long-term client relationships with the world largest soft-drinks company, largest confectionery company, and largest FMCG/CPG firm working at the EVP and CEO levels. Currently Kristina is the Global Consumer Industries Leader at EY working to implement EY's global Consumer Industries strategy and to deliver exceptional client service to EY's global clients.Kristina is a truly global citizen having lived, worked, and travelled in over 50 countries. Previously, Kristina was the Emerging Market Leader for Consumer Products at EY. In this role Kristina worked extensively with EY teams and clients across markets such as Brazil, India, Turkey, MENA, and Asean.Over the years, Kristina has been a formal mentor to a number of high potential women in her field and was an Executive Member of Monitor Group's (now Deloitte) Global Women's Initiative. She is a member of the Financial Times 'Global Board Ready Women' group and peviously sat on Medtronic's Corporate Advisory Board. In Turkey, Kristina was selected as one of 40 women by Forbes Magazine to join 'More Women on Boards' or 'Yonetim Kurullarinda Daha Cok Kadin' encouraging more female Board participation.Kristina is an accomplished public speaker and panelist and has spoken at various conferences on the topics such as 'Keeping Senior Women in the Workplace' and 'Winning with Consumers in the Marketplace'.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus        Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  and       The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and the all new Conversations with CommerceNext podcast.  Last but not least, check out my new YouTube cooking show, Last Request Barbecue!You can learn more about Michael       here  or on       LinkedIn. 

Amid massive changes in the retail workforce, brands are not only rethinking how to retain workers but how to train them for long-term success. And that means taking a “people-centric” approach.  In this episode of WWD Voices, and as part of the Retail's Responsible Reset Series with Accenture, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz is in conversation with Joseph Taiano, Managing Director of Marketing for Consumer Industries at Accenture, and Sarah Dunn, Global Human Resources Officer at Tapestry, discussing current labor woes and why putting people first matters. 

Kristina Rogers, EY Senior Partner & Global Executive for Consumer Industries, is responsible for defining and implementing EY's strategy for consumer products companies and retailers and leads over 30,000 EY professionals worldwide. Today's episode highlights the third step in the VISION Framework, Step Out of your Comfort Zone. You will learn how Kristina's willingness to follow her inner voice has served her well while working and living in more than 20 countries as well as the chairwoman of the EY Consumer Industries Global Executive Board, which serves to challenge the way companies think about understanding and serving the ever-evolving consumer. Where some see a fork in the road, Kristina can spot a third hidden trail - this superpower gives her the courage to follow her inner voice, to ignore the sage advice of peers, to wear some typically avoided labels like “dropout”. Give this episode a listen for a dose of inspiration as Kristina hands over her entire playbook. At the end of the episode, we discuss this week's Mojo Move, Step Out of Your Comfort Zone. Thanks for listening! For show notes and more information about the podcast go to: www.mojomondaysbootcamp.com

Saving Britain’s pubs and restaurants as Covid tiers the heart out of hospitality Michelin starred chef Tom Kerridge; David Page, Chairman of Franco Manca owner The Fulham Shore; Andrew Fishwick, Group CEO of The PEPPER Collective and Sabah Meddings, Business Reporter at The Sunday Times in conversation with Hudson Sandler’s Alex Brennan. As one of the UK’s biggest industries, the hospitality sector has also been one of the biggest business losers during the tragic pandemic. Sociable businesses during a time of social distancing have been disrupted, devastated and decimated. So how can an industry devoted to delivering good times survive these bad times? Fair & Square invited a panel of experts to offer their thoughts in discussion with Alex Brennan, who oversees Hudson Sandler’s Consumer Industries franchise. Tom Kerridge Tom Kerridge is one of Britain’s most loved and highly regarded chefs. Tom worked as a chef in restaurants across Britain before deciding to set out on his own and take over a rundown pub in the quiet Buckinghamshire town of Marlow. He opened The Hand & Flowers with his wife Beth in 2005, and it went on to become the first (and only) pub in the world to acquire two Michelin stars. In 2014 he opened a second pub in Marlow, The Coach, which was followed by The Butcher's Tap. Most recently, he and his core team launched Kerridge's Bar & Grill, which is housed in the Corinthia in London. As well as running his hugely successful restaurants, Tom has written numerous best-selling books, many of which became best-sellers. Tom’s latest book published by Bloomsbury celebrates 15 years of the iconic, double Michelin starred Hand and Flowers. His latest television series on the BBC is Saving Britain’s Pubs With Tom Kerridge. Andrew Fishwick, CEO of The PEPPER Collective Andrew is a hospitality sector entrepreneur. The PEPPER Collective is a hospitality and leisure business that harnesses partnerships to create exciting new customer experiences. Founded in 2019 and led by Andrew Fishwick, serial hospitality and leisure CEO, and former Nando’s Director and Benugo CEO Handley Amos, The PEPPER Collective works with like-minded people, businesses and enterprises to create new customer experiences that challenge the market, delight consumers and celebrate the very best talent. David Page, Chairman of The Fulham Shore David is one of the most experienced restaurant industry professionals in the UK today. David has been Chairman of the Fulham Shore since its incorporation in 2012. The company listed on the AIM market 2014 and today owns and operates the highly successful and popular The Real Greek and Franco Manca restaurants businesses. Previously he was chief executive of PizzaExpress and then chairman until it was acquired by a private equity house in 2002. Following the sale of PizzaExpress David founded and was chairman of The Clapham House Group PLC, which owned Gourmet Burger Kitchen and Bombay Bicycle Club. Sabah Meddings, The Sunday Times Sabah is the Senior Business Reporter at The Sunday Times and one of the most highly regarded media voices on the leisure sector. She writes extensively on the leisure industries including restaurants and pubs. She previously wrote for the business pages at The Daily Mail where she covered a broad range of sectors including leisure and hospitality.

Planet + Responsibility Originally aired November 19, 2020Sustainable business models have now become table stakes for the retail industry. Coupled with consumer demand and environmental imperatives, mindful resource management, circular commerce and a dedication to sustainability are embedded into the principles and practices of forward-thinking brands. Equally critical is transparency and an ethos of doing good by doing well.Moderator: Matt Laukaitis, Executive Vice President and Global General Manager of SAP's Consumer Industries, SAPPanel: Dr. Jesse Daystar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Cotton Incorporated  |  Jasmine Glasheen, Next-Gen Trends Analyst  |  Hanna Hallin, Global Sustainability Manager, Treadler (H&M)  |  Ann Cantrell, Owner, Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store, Associate Professor, FITMusic Courtesy of Mixaund (bandcamp.com)

In this episode we have a great panel lined up to discuss how digital acceleration is helping to drive sustainable fashion and beauty. We'll be hearing from industry experts about the role of technology in transforming this vibrant sector. This has been produced in partnership with www.csuitepodcast.com and Russ Goldsmith (twitter.com/russgoldsmith) for SAP UK & Ireland. We are joined by our expert guests: • Anne-Christine Polet – Leading Digital Venture Arm, PVH Europe • Gemma Carver - Global CX Advisor for Retail, SAP (https://twitter.com/GempireRules) • Joanna Jensen – Founder and Chair of Childs Farm (https://twitter.com/Jtbjensen) • Maria Morais - Global Industry Director for Consumer Industries, SAP (https://twitter.com/CeuMorais) • Kev McFadyen – Brand Director for Berhaus, Pentland Brands (https://twitter.com/kevmcfadyen) To keep updated on other podcast episodes, follow twitter.com/SAPUKIreland

In the sixth episode that we've produced in partnership with SAP UK, we focus on how digital acceleration is driving sustainable fashion and beauty. Another extended show with a panel of four experts consisted of: 1/ Anne-Christine Polet, who is leading the Digital Venture arm for PVH Europe, with start-ups HATCH and STITCH 2/ Joanna Jensen, Founder and Chair of Child's Farm 3/ Maria Morais, Global Industry Director for Consumer Industries, SAP 4/ Gemma Carver, Global CX Advisor for Retail, SAP Plus we also hear from Kev McFadyen, Brand Director, Berghaus, Pentland Brands

Over recent years, fewer industries in the UK have faced greater political, public and media scrutiny than gambling. On an almost daily basis media reports on the impact of gambling on people and society. Gambling operators are often presented as irresponsible, immoral corporations that benefit from the pain of customers. On the latest edition of Fair & Square, we have assembled a panel of industry experts including David Zeffman from CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang, Alice Hancock from the Financial Times, and Bruce Garrow from Investec who discuss what the future holds for this challenged but dynamic industry. Joining this panel is Alex Brennan, who heads up Hudson Sandler’s Consumer Industries practice.

Welcome to The Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit special edition of the Voice of Retail I'm your host Michael LeBlanc and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada. An elite organization that brings consumer goods retailers and manufacturers together globally, the Consumer Good Forum's Global Summit is a CEO-led group that aligns the world's retailers and consumer goods manufacturers together, alongside other key stakeholders, to secure consumer trust and drive positive change, including greater efficiency. Check out this recent article: http://www.canadiangrocer.com/top-stories/galen-weston-to-the-food-industry-lets-get-serious-on-sustainability-88156 This year their Global Summit was held in Vancouver in June, and since I was in the neighbourhood (Victoria giving a keynote presentation on the state of global grocery eCommerce) I grabbed a Harbour Air float plane from Victoria for the fun and picturesque half hour flight over to Vancouver harbour. Highly recommend taking this trip if you have not had the opportunity btw. At the Global Summit I had the opportunity to mix and mingle with about 900 of the biggest thinkers and the brightest minds in retail, brand and strategy game, so of course took the opportunity to do some chitting-and-chatting for The Voice of Retail on and around the conference floor, in the media room and even on the EY thought-leader”ship” yacht parked behind the Vancouver Conference Centre. First up a conversation with Kristina Rogers, Global Consumer Industries Leader: Consumer Products, Retail, Agribusiness. Based out of Chicago but born and raised in Canada, Kristina is responsible for global business leadership across multiple consumer industries and we talked about global eco-systems, risk and the nature of innovation. Next, two global Canadian loyalty leaders who speak on an international stage: Caroline Papadatos, Global Loyalty Consulting Leader for Loyalty One, and Bryan Pearson, CEO of Loyalty One and a frequent (and frequently quoted) contributor to Forbes and thought leader in the loyalty space. In a wide ranging interview we talk about Big L loyalty and Little L loyalty, what has changed in the loyalty space in 25 years, the nature of modern retail loyalty & technology and the richness of the tools. You can reach Caroline at CPapadatos@loyalty.com and BPearson@loyalty.com Lastly, and interview with two retail strategists as we talk about their thoughts on the latest in retail brand marketing strategy and consumer insights. This interview was recorded on the EY yacht parked in Vancouver Harbour, so the background is pretty noisy with Harbour Air flights coming and going, but stay with us as the conversation is really worth it. But first, here is my conversation with Kristina Rogers from EY: That's a wrap on this special Consumer Goods Global Summit edition of The Voice of Retail, if you liked this podcast you can subscribe on iTunes or your favourite podcast platform, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail industry. You can also ask your favourite home devices, Amazon Echo, Google home to play the most recent edition. I'm Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co or of course on LinkedIn Until next time, have a great week

In this episode of the End-to-End Value Chain podcast, Klaus Boeckle, Vice President of Business Development in Europe for venture capital firm Sapphire Ventures, shares his perspective on the next-generation technology trends that are revolutionising consumer industries and what IT leaders need to do to help their enterprises stay responsive and competitive in today's market.

Stacey on IoT's Stacey Higginbotham sits down with top in executives in energy management, health and wellness, robotics, insurance, and telecommunications to discuss the state of smart home technology and how it will impact many aspects of our daily lives. Stacey Higginbotham, Founder, Stacey on IoT (Moderator) Devren Hobbs, Director of Product, Tendril Jim Hunter, CTO, Delos Hanns Anders, Investment Director, iRobot Dan Davis, Director IoT and Emerging Markets, LexisNexis Risk Solutions Mark Reimer, Sr. Director Connected Home, Charter Communications This panel was part of the Smart Home Cocktail Party at SXSW 2019, co-hosted by Yonomi, Schlage, Resideo, Gentex, and Stacey on IoT. The Smart Home Cocktail Party took place on March 8, 2019 at the Yonomi offices in Austin, Texas. For more information, please visit www.yonomi.co.

Singapore has been ranked 5th in the world, in a global cities outlook report by A.T. Kearney.  Singapore is the only Asia-Pacific city to feature in the top ten for both Global Cities Index and Global Cities Outlook lists.  To discuss more of the findings from the report and why Singapore did so well, MONEY FM 89.3's Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Olivier Gergele, Consumer Industries and Retail Practice Partner at A.T. Kearney.

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson.u0010u0010GUEST:u0010Greg Portellu0010Lead Partner of Consumer Industries and Retail Practiceu0010A.T. Kearneyu0010Discussing regulatory approval of Amazon’s deal to purchase and Whole Foods and Amazon to start slashing prices at Whole Foods stores.

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson.u0010u0010GUEST:u0010Greg Portellu0010Lead Partner of Consumer Industries and Retail Practiceu0010A.T. Kearneyu0010Discussing regulatory approval of Amazon's deal to purchase and Whole Foods and Amazon to start slashing prices at Whole Foods stores. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: Greg Portell Lead Partner of Consumer Industries and Retail Practice A.T. Kearney Discussing the impact of Amazon.com buying Whole Foods Market on the retail sector and future M&A activity.

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: Greg Portell Lead Partner of Consumer Industries and Retail Practice A.T. Kearney Discussing the impact of Amazon.com buying Whole Foods Market on the retail sector and future M&A activity. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com