The CPG View

You’ve built an impressive career leading digital growth across startups and large-scale global brands. Can you take us back to the early days. What first drew you to eCommerce and the intersection of technology and commerce?

You’ve delivered results across both early-stage startups and billion-dollar businesses. What are you most excited about in Careismatic’s digital journey right now, and how are you defining sustainable growth in this next chapter?

With your background at the intersection of technology and commerce, how do you balance data-driven decision-making with creative intuition when building or scaling digital products and marketing strategies?
You’ve worked across apparel, healthcare, consumer electronics, and CPG. All with different consumer expectations. What lessons or patterns have you found to be universal when it comes to driving meaningful eCommerce growth?

As a results-driven digital operator and leader, what do you want to leave our audience with whether it’s a leadership lesson, a mindset for growth, or a piece of advice for those navigating the evolving digital landscape?

You’ve built and scaled one of the top five retail media networks globally—what’s one emerging opportunity in media or retail that you believe is currently undervalued or under-recognized?

 From analog to digital, you’ve led transformative change. What were the pivotal moments—or decisions—that unlocked the greatest growth in your journey at Best Buy and beyond?

You’re known for synthesizing complexity into catalytic opportunities. Can you walk us through a moment where your framing of the future changed the trajectory of a business—or even an industry?

You talk about building cultures of regenerating energy. What are some of the specific ways you keep your teams inspired, especially in high-stakes or fast-paced environments like retail media?

Looking ahead, what are you most excited about for the future of commerce-meets-media—and where do you see yourself creating the most impact next?

Can you share a bit about your career journey and how those experiences have shaped the way you think about innovation, consumer behavior, and building high-performing teams today?

Sam’s Club has been very intentional about using advertising to enhance the member experience rather than distract from it. How are you thinking about creating additive, engaging moments that genuinely improve the in-club shopping journey?

The Race to the Club Omni Experience really stood out as a great example of that approach. Can you walk us through how it came together, what made the execution unique, and the impact you’ve seen across channels and in-club behavior?

As retail media continues to evolve, there’s often a temptation to simply add more screens in stores. Why do you believe success won’t come from that approach, and what actually drives meaningful value for members?

With omnichannel acceleration, richer member data and expanding in-club media capabilities. What are you most excited about as you look ahead to the future of Sam’s Club MAP and the evolving member experience?

You’ve worked across startups, agencies, and large enterprises. What connects all those chapters of your career and brought you to where you are today? 

What originally drew you to TikTok and made this role the right next step in your journey?

As Head of US Enterprise Retail and Telecom how do you help legacy brands succeed on a platform that moves at internet speed? 

How do you help large enterprise retailers and CPG brands translate their existing strategies into something that feels native on TikTok and what separates brands that truly win from those that simply show up?

Looking ahead what do you think brand leaders need to unlearn in order to win on modern platforms?

You’ve held leadership roles across advertising, data, and now retail media. What excites you most about the journey that brought you to NielsenIQ, and how does it shape the way you approach this role?

Retail media has become a critical investment area for CPGs. From your vantage point, what’s next in retail media, and where do you see the biggest opportunities for innovation?

As you focus on merchant analytics and collaboration, how do you see data helping to close the gap between retailers and CPGs in creating more aligned growth strategies?

You’ve emphasized the role of automation and personalization in digital advertising. How can CPG brands deliver personalized retail media experiences at scale without sacrificing efficiency?

With over 20 years in digital and advertising, what lessons have you learned about building and leading teams that can thrive in the fast-moving world of CPG and retail media?

You’ve had an incredibly diverse research career—from Latin American telecom to household products and beverages. Looking back, what were some of the key moments or shifts that shaped your professional journey?

Equity research requires a deep understanding of trends before they become obvious to the market. What first drew you to this kind of work, and what keeps you passionate about it today?

You’ve covered everything from semiconductors to consumer staples—very different sectors. What’s been the common thread or insight you’ve carried across them all?

Having a front-row seat to the evolution of so many industries, what are some trends you're particularly excited about right now—whether in HPC, beverages, or beyond?

Looking ahead, what’s one area or emerging theme—perhaps underappreciated today—that you think will dramatically shape the way investors or businesses think in the next 5 years?

Let’s start with your journey — what inspired you to launch LS International, and how did you build a company that’s redefining executive search across global markets?

Your ability to match client needs with candidate aspirations is your superpower — how do you consistently find those game-changing fits, especially at the C-suite level?

The world of FMCG is moving fast; what are the new qualities and competencies companies are seeking in their next-generation CEOs, CCOs, and CMOs?

What excites you most about the future of executive recruitment, especially as talent becomes more global, hybrid, and mission-driven?

You operate with incredibly high standards and a people-first mindset — what leadership lessons have guided your success, and how do you maintain that relentless drive?

You’ve built a remarkable career across the client, agency, and platform sides of the industry. Tell us about your journey,  what experiences most shaped the way you think about marketing and media today?

You’ve said you love bringing together talented teams, technology, and a culture of empathy and action. What does it take to build the next generation of media and marketing organizations in today’s landscape?

You’ve described retail media as the only media transaction where the objectives of buyer and seller are truly aligned. How do you see that alignment continuing to evolve as the space matures?

You’ve led in environments ranging from startups to global organizations. How do you adapt your leadership approach to inspire innovation and keep teams focused on meaningful impact?

What are you most excited about for the future both for retail media as a discipline and for what’s ahead at Albertsons Media Collective?

Before we dive into predictions and trends, can you share a bit about your journey and what led you to the role you are in today?

Retail Media is getting more fragmented each year. How should brands measure Share of Voice across channels, and how important will unified measurement be for planning and performance in the coming years?

The future of online grocery is evolving fast as fulfillment, speed, and convenience expectations keep rising. What innovations or operational models do you expect to define winning retailers in 2026?

Measurement is becoming a core competitive advantage. How should brands think about connecting digital shelf conditions to actual sales performance, what some call “Digital Causals,” and what new metrics will matter most by 2026?

AI influenced and eventually AI controlled shopper journeys are becoming more real every day. How should brands prepare for a world where algorithms, not humans, are making many of the product decisions?

As we look toward 2026, which emerging trends do you believe will create the biggest disruption in how shoppers browse and buy, especially across platforms like TikTok Shop, Instacart, and Amazon’s 1P and 3P marketplace?

To kick things off, can you share a bit about your journey and what led you to your role at CMX, and what experiences have shaped the way you think about omnichannel media today?

CMX is known for turning consumer intent into action. Can you walk us through how your team uses precision and scale to thoughtfully connect brands with customers across the entire funnel?

You often describe CMX’s approach as fueling meaningful shopping experiences. Can you share a case study that illustrates how full-funnel strategies have driven measurable results for a brand or retail partner?

From your vantage point, how are omnichannel media strategies evolving, and what should brands be doing today to ensure they’re driving both brand growth and long-term performance in such a fragmented landscape?

When you look ahead, what excites you most about the future of full-funnel media and the role CMX is playing in transforming how brands connect with consumers?