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Retail Leadership Voices

Lessons and reflections from the world’s leading retailers

 

Retail Leadership Voices

We are delighted to present a new podcast series cohosted with the World Retail Congress. Join us as we talk with CEOs of leading retailers from around the world as they reflect on their career journeys, share expert insights and offer tailored advice for the next generation.

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Heritage Meets Innovation at The Lane Crawford Joyce Group

In 1999, Jennifer Woo joined the The Lane Crawford Joyce Group — today, she is the chairman and CEO. Learn about her incredible career highlights as she talks innovation, AI and the art and science of identifying consumer needs in this conversation with Catherine Kwong.

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Leading Change, Building Connections with FairPrice Group

Running Singapore’s largest supermarket chain, renowned for its purpose and social mission, comes with its share of challenges and opportunities. Group CEO Vipul Chawla tells Malini Vidaya about his first few years in post, as well as his experiences as president of Pizza Hut International and how his early years as a marketer helped shape his approach to the CEO role.

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Transforming Tradition at Swarovski

What was it like to become the first person outside the Swarovski family to lead the brand in its 127-year history? Find out this and much more as Alexis Nasard talks to Gyorgy Konda about the myriad responsibilities of running a worldwide luxury brand.

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Navigating Change, Inspiring Teams with Empire Company

Michael Medline recently announced his plan to retire as President and CEO of Canada’s Empire Company Limited. In conversation with Carter Powis, he reflects on the “job he has loved” and shares the lessons he learned from a career shaped by transformations, acquisitions and the importance of treating colleagues —all 128,000 of them — as “teammates.”

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As leadership partner to the World Retail Congress, Spencer Stuart brings together stories of impact and innovation, talent and effectiveness. Our partnership includes helping shape its Advisory Board, chaired by our global Retail Practice leader, Sally Elliott, and is rooted in our shared ambition to generate a greater understanding of global retail — the challenges and opportunities, the trends and transformations.

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The impact of talent development, diversity and AI on future retail leadership
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