The Lead Summit has revealed an extensive lineup of senior executives for its upcoming conference in New York. The new speaker additions represent a broad cross-section of the retail and direct-to-consumer (DTC) sectors, focusing on digital commerce and brand strategy.
High-profile additions include Jennifer Hyman, Co-Founder & CEO of Rent the Runway, and Ken Ohashi, Brand CEO of Brooks Brothers & Nautica. The update also brings significant representation from the beauty and apparel categories. Rachel Lockett (MAC Cosmetics), Jake Galtere (Naturium), and Carley Caldas (eos Products) will provide insights into marketing and consumer engagement.
The apparel and footwear segments are reinforced by Tommy Kowalski of HeyDude and Crocs, as well as leadership from Veronica Beard, rag & bone, and Vince. Operational perspectives will be covered by Patrick Walsh of the Knitwell Group and Candan Erenguc of Anthropologie.
These speakers are expected to address shifts in digital commerce, customer acquisition, and brand scaling. The event serves as a primary hub for performance marketers and brand executives operating at the intersection of retail and technology.
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