Key Takeaways
Thank you to all our speakers and moderators for the actionable insights and thoughtful perspectives shared throughout Shoptalk Luxe. Below you’ll find the Key Takeaway slides from our discussion-based sessions. These capture the standout themes, ideas, and practical learnings that emerged from each session.
THE MONDRIAN STAGE
Future-Bet Commerce Curated, Digital, Desirable
Alfredo Bandini, Co-Founder & CEO, Born Outside
Nina Briance, Founder & CEO, Cult Mia
Joshua Hirsch, CEO, Danielle Frankel
Moderated by:
Marie Driscoll, Adjunct Professor, The New School
Growth Strategies for the Markets Everyone's Watching India & South East Asia
Irina Kulikova, VP, Strategic Development and Integration, Europe & Emerging Markets, The Estée Lauder Companies
Moderated by:
Sujata Assomull, Contributing Editor, Vogue Business
Growth Strategies for the Markets Everyone's Watching Middle East & Africa
Moderated by:
Sujata Assomull, Contributing Editor, Vogue Business
Next-Gen VIC Loyalty Harnessing Data to Anticipate and Delight
Malik Abu-Ghazaleh, Head of Digital, Omnichannel & IT, MEA Region, Tiffany & Co.
Toni Stoeckl, Chief Marketing Officer, Starwood Hotels
Moderated by:
Guillaume des Rotours, Global Head of Luxury, KPMG
Owning the Relationship Direct vs. Curated Routes to Market
Sebastian Picardo, CEO, Monica Vinader
Jessica Schinazi, CEO, Away
Moderated by:
Amal Benichou, Managing Director - Global Luxury Lead, Accenture
Recommerce and the New Customer Relationship
Geoff van Sonsbeeck, Founder & CEO, House of Baukjen
Kirsty Keoghan, General Manager, Fashion & Luxury, Europe, eBay
Moderated by:
Zofia Zwieglinska, Fashion & Innovation Reporter, Glossy
Redefining Growth in a Founder-Led Luxury House
Moderated by:
Rebecca Bemhena, VP, Content, Luxe, Shoptalk
The CEO Agenda Unveiled Top Priorities for 2026 and Beyond
Marcella Wartenbergh, CEO, AWWG
Isabel Baert, CEO, Neuhaus
Mahmoud El Salahy, CEO, A Bathing Ape
Moderated by:
Nisreen Shocair, Founder & CEO, Shocase
Unlocking Product-Level Intelligence with Emerging Technologies
Stacia Carr, Chief Technology & Product Officer, Vestiaire Collective
Andrew Xeni, Founder & Chairman, Nobody's Child
Moderated by:
Carlos Sanchez Altable, Partner, McKinsey & Company
Where the Smart Money’s Going: What Consumer Brand Investors Are Backing Next and Why
Melis Kahya, Managing Director & Head of Consumer, EMEA, General Atlantic
Nicholas Brown, Managing Partner, Imaginary Ventures
Moderated by:
Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S., Shoptalk
THE MONET STAGE
Aspirational Yet Accessible: Blending Economy, Elegance and Innovation
David Gandy, Model & Founder, David Gandy Wellwear
Moderated by:
Sarah Engel, President, January Digital
A New Creative Chapter, Unlocking Growth Through Creative-Commercial Synergy
Lina Söderqvist, Managing Director, & Other Stories
Moderated by:
Angela Farrugia MBE, Founder, BrandX Society
Aspirational Yet Accessible: How Modern Brands Blend Economy and Elegance
Albin Johansson, CEO, Axel Arigato
Noura Sakkijha, Co-Founder & CEO, Mejuri
Moderated by:
Sarah Engel, President, January Digital
Elevating a Brand for Long-term Aspiration and Value
Moderated by:
Ben Miller, VP, Original Content & Strategy, Shoptalk
Lifestyle Crossovers That Expand Brand Equity and Blur Industry Lines
Alex Schellenberger, Chief Brand & Marketing Officer, Mandarin Oriental
Julie Bourgeois, CEO, ANINE BING
Moderated by:
Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S., Shoptalk
Listening as a Strategy: Using Social Signals to Stay Ahead
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Bettina Goesele, Chief Digital Officer, Victoria Beckham Beauty
Moderated by:
Kate Hardcastle, Global Broadcaster & The Customer Whisperer, Hardcastle Collective
The Power of the Hero Product Unlocking Enduring Growth and Desirability Through Iconic Lines
Alexis Mourot, CEO, Christian Louboutin
Moderated by:
Sarah Engel, President, January Digital
THE VAN GOGH STAGE
Building a Data-Driven Culture That Scales
Moderated by:
Vinay Mony, SVP, Merkle
Creating Spaces that Welcome, Connect and Convert
Suzanne Santos, Chief Customer Officer, Aesop
Derek Sulger, Chairman, Shanghai Tang
Moderated by:
Adam Plom, VP, Content, Europe, Shoptalk
Cultures of Curiosity: Nurturing AI Experimentation at Scale
Moderated by:
Kristyna Smetanova, Managing Director, Consumer, True Search
Driving Transformation through Cross-Functional Collaboration
Marcel Nakam, CEO, Jonak
Marie-Theres Mangelsdorf, Chief Client & Digital Officer, Montblanc
Pietro Comito, Head of Group Strategy & Transformation, Ferragamo
Moderated by:
Olivier Abtan, Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners
Elevating Top-Tier Loyalty Through Private Brand Experiences
Adam Sebba, Founder & CEO, The Luminaire
Charlotte Clark, Co-Founder, Inca Productions
Moderated by:
Christophe Cais, Founder & CEO, CXG
Empowering Frontline Teams through Technology and Skills for Elevated In-Store Experiences
Ken Feyder, Chief Information Officer, Americas Region, Hermes of Paris
Massimo Basei, Chief Commercial Officer, Pandora
Alison Melville, Chief Innovation Officer, Reformation
Moderated by:
Giri Agarwal, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Incisiv
Leading through Radical Pivots That Paid Off
Moderated by:
Adam Plom, VP, Content, Europe, Shoptalk
Leading through Radical Pivots That Paid Off
Moderated by:
Adam Plom, VP, Content, Europe, Shoptalk
Measuring and Empowering the Cross-Channel Customer Journey
Gaetano Sodo, Chief Digital Officer, Loro Piana
Laurent Lenoir, Chief Ecommerce Officer, APAC, Lacoste
Moderated by:
Martin Barthel, Managing Director & Partner, BCG
Moments That Matter Immersive Activations and Limited-Time Concepts with Lasting Impact
Richard Lems, Executive Director, Format & Design, Rituals
Moderated by:
Melissa Gonzalez, Principal, MG2
THE POP ART STAGE
Who Is the VIC Now Identifying and Building Loyalty with the Most Valuable Customer
Marc Schmidt, Chief Digital Officer, Casablanca Paris
Moderated by:
Moira Boyle, Senior Director, Global Head of Luxury, Wealth-X
What Luxury and Premium Brands Need Next from Technology Partnerships
Sean Seah, SVP, Strategy, Technology & Innovation, Langham Hospitality Group
Faruk Aysoy, Chief Financial Officer, Eastern Europe, Lacoste & GANT
Alessandro Pescara, CEO, ASPESI
Moderated by:
Stefano Galassi, Co-Founder & Open Innovation Director, Limitless Innovation
