Thursday at Shoptalk Luxe

Marcel Nakam

CEO

Jonak

Marie-Theres Mangelsdorf

Chief Client & Digital Officer Montblanc

Marie-Theres is a senior international executive with deep experience driving digital, ecommerce and client-centric transformations in global luxury and fashion. As Global Chief Client & Digital Officer at Montblanc, she leads the brand’s worldwide digital, ecommerce and client practice. Her remit spans ecommerce commercial leadership, digital experience and technology (including MarTech), client activations and global client services. In this role, she has strengthened Montblanc’s digital capabilities, elevated customer engagement and anchored data-driven decision making. 

Before joining Montblanc, she held several senior leadership positions at PVH Europe, most recently as Vice President Tommy Hilfiger Ecommerce & Omnichannel Transformation. In this capacity, she shaped the digital and omnichannel roadmap for Tommy Hilfiger, advancing initiatives in personalization, customer journey innovation, marketplace development, digital product creation and retail technology. She also led the international rollout of the “Store of the Future” concept and modernized retail operations across multiple markets. 

Marie-Theres holds a CEMS Master in International Management from the London School of Economics and ESADE, and a Bachelor in Business Administration. 

Recognized for her ability to lead large multicultural teams and navigate complex digital transformations, she is regarded as a thought leader in modern retail, omnichannel strategy and customer-centric innovation.

Michael Ward

Managing Director

Harrods

Philippe Zuber

CEO

Kerzner International

Tiffany James

Global Chief Digital Officer, Miu Miu Beauty

L'Oréal Luxe

Tiffany is an experienced omnichannel leader and innovation strategist in the beauty industry, with expertise spanning digital, beauty tech, and R&D. She currently serves as Chief Digital Officer for Miu Miu Beauty at L'Oréal Luxe. As a founding member of this new brand within the L'Oréal portfolio, she authored its comprehensive digital roadmap and now oversees a global mandate encompassing e-commerce & CRM, omnichannel media and activation, innovation, gaming and retailtainment, digital content, and AI transformation. Her previous roles include Head of CRM & Loyalty at YSL Beauty, where she specialized in customer experience, brand loyalty, and maximizing customer lifetime value. Prior to this, Tiffany spent several years within the L'Oréal Tech incubator, part of the Research & Innovation division, successfully launching various beauty tech projects in partnership with brands across the L'Oréal Group. 

Tiffany's diverse career journey has equipped her with a strong foundation in leveraging cross-functional collaboration at global, regional, and operational levels to deliver and scale complex projects. She is passionate about transformational leadership and uniting diverse teams to elevate the omnichannel client experience through disruptive innovation.

Vera Wang

Founder & Creative Director

Vera Wang

Jennifer Woo

Chairman & CEO

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group

Ms. Jennifer Woo is the Chairman and CEO of The Lane Crawford Joyce Group, Asia’s premier fashion retail, brand management and distribution group. 

Jennifer spearheads Group strategy and oversees the operations of iconic, luxury department store Lane Crawford; cutting edge fashion boutique Joyce; and fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brand management and distribution business Imaginex Group. 

The Lane Crawford Joyce Group operates more than 500 points of sale across 50 cities in Greater China and Southeast Asia. The Group works with more than 700 international designer brands to mutually build their business in the region through specialty department stores and boutiques, free-standing branded stores, and e-commerce.    

Since 1999, Jennifer has held various positions within the Group, working in operations, merchandising, marketing and finance. As President of Lane Crawford from 2003 to 2010, Jennifer and her team implemented some of the most fundamental changes in the company’s history, successfully repositioning the department store model to a specialty business with the largest selection of luxury international designer fashion and lifestyle brands in the region. Lane Crawford has since become a benchmark for innovation in retail concepts and creative programmes. 

Fostering a working environment where creativity and collaboration thrives, Jennifer has been responsible for building a Retail Academy to develop talent from buying through to selling, a personal coaching programme for leaders, and a pioneering Wellness platform for staff with facilities and a calendar of fitness, wellness and community service initiatives.  

In April 2023, Jennifer was honoured to be inducted into the World Retail Congress Hall of Fame for being a retail innovator.

She currently sits on the board of the Asia Art Archive and is a member of the Court of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Imran Amed

Founder & CEO

The Business of Fashion

Barbara Campos

CEO

Joseph

Born in France, Barbara studied Marketing and Business Management prior to undertaking the Program for Leadership Development at the prestigious Harvard Business School. She started her career holding positions in wholesale at Pringle of Scotland and Hugo Boss. In 2003 she moved to Furla as Managing Director for France and Germany. Between 2010 and 2017 Barbara was Executive Vice President, International at Diane Von Furstenberg, she then moved to Marni where she was the Global Wholesale Director. Barbara joined JOSEPH as CEO in November 2018. Within her role at JOSEPH, Barbara is responsible for the corporate strategy and the commercial growth of business.

Rajesh Shanmugasundaram

Chief Technology Officer

Breitling

As a Global Chief Technology Officer with nearly two decades of experience, Rajesh has led transformative digital, technology, and data initiatives across the world’s most prestigious luxury fashion, retail, and consumer goods brands. Known for driving measurable commercial impact, he has consistently accelerated D2C growth, increased digital revenue share, and enhanced operational performance through end-to-end modernization of ERP, supply chain, and CRM ecosystems. 

A recognized leader in digital commerce, omnichannel experience, and AI-driven personalization, Rajesh has built and scaled global technology architectures that fuse innovation with business value. With deep expertise in data strategy and applied AI, he champions the use of advanced analytics to optimize customer engagement and inform smarter, faster decision-making. 

Combining strategic vision with commercial acumen, Rajesh ensures technology investments translate into tangible growth, enhanced customer experiences, and EBITDA improvement. Having operated across both mono-brand and multi-brand global groups, He is a trusted partner to C-level executives, driving technology transformation that underpins long-term brand equity and profitability in the luxury landscape.

Kerry Byrne

CEO

Belstaff

Kerry Byrne is the Chief Executive Officer at Belstaff, bringing over two decades of experience in global merchandising, trading, and commercial strategy to the role. Kerry was appointed as CEO in April 2025 and since joining the brand in 2021 has played a pivotal role in shaping its commercial direction, driving growth and enhancing operational efficiency. 

Prior to working at Belstaff, Kerry held a variety of leadership positions within the premium and lifestyle fashion sector, including at Cath Kidston, where she spent nearly nine years leading global and international merchandising strategies, and Arcadia Group, where she gained extensive experience in international markets. Her expertise spans wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels, with a strong focus on brand elevation and commercial performance. 

As CEO, Kerry continues to lead Belstaff’s strategic expansion, optimising business operations while ensuring the brand stays true to its heritage of craftsmanship and innovation.

Lina Söderqvist

Managing Director

& Other Stories

Fahed Ghanim

CEO, Lifestyle

Majid Al Futtaim

Fahed Ghanim is the Chief Executive Officer of Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, where he leads a portfolio of world-renowned brands across home, fashion, beauty, specialty retail, and multi-brand concepts. He oversees omnichannel expansion strategies across high-growth markets and formats, positioning Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle as one of the Middle East’s most trusted retail partners of choice, with multiple regional and global recognitions. 

Under his leadership, Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle operates more than 100 brands across physical retail, online platforms, distribution, and multi-brand concepts in six regional markets. The business holds exclusive licensing rights for lululemon, LEGO, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, AllSaints, Psycho Bunny, Eleventy, Corneliani, Shiseido, Poltrona Frau, Ceccotti, Alessi, Crate & Barrel, CB2, THAT Concept Store, Pacsun, Tartine et Chocolat, and BonTon. 

Since taking the helm at Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle in 2018, Fahed has led a hypergrowth transformation, expanding the business more than sixfold and surpassing the 1 billion revenue milestone, with growth continuing at pace. He has delivered consecutive double-digit growth, scaling operations across multiple retail categories and driving successful market entries, brand launches, and scale-ups for some of the world’s most recognisable names including Bvlgari, Boucheron, Pomellato, Harvey Nichols Dubai, L’azurde, LEGO, lululemon, Crate & Barrel, and Poltrona Frau. 

Recognised as a leading authority in the Middle East retail landscape, Fahed is a sought-after speaker at international and regional conferences around the world, including in Dubai, Riyadh, Paris, and London, where he shares his leadership expertise and insights on growth acceleration, business transformation, and customer-centric retail innovation. His career highlights include the successful turnaround and IPO of L’azurde, a leading Saudi-based jewellery company, marking his third major business transformation, as well as leading negotiations for a landmark USD 1.5 billion luxury real estate development partnership with The Trump Organization.

Fahed holds an MBA with distinction from ESCP Europe Business School and serves on several boards, including the Arab Fashion Council.

Amandine Royer

Global Digital & Omnichannel Director

Guerlain

With +15 years of experience in digital transformation across various industries such as start up, consulting or retail. Amandine is evolving since 7 years within prestigious luxury Maisons such as Parfums Christian Dior and Guerlain since 2023. She is passionate about brand, technology, clients and transformation. As Chief Digital Officer at Guerlain, Amandine leads Digital and data transformation including E-business strategies, CRM and client development, as well as data management in a fast-evolving context, aiming to grow direct retail.

Julie de Moyer

Chief Data Officer

LVMH Beauty

Julie De Moyer has recently joined French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH as Chief Data & AI Officer for the Beauty Division. Julie is responsible for driving data, analytics, and AI innovation for over 15 beauty brands, enhancing desirability, cultivating consumer relationships, and augmenting human intelligence across geographical regions and the product value chain. De Moyer is a proven business strategy executive and has honed her skills through diverse leadership roles focused on data, CX, and digital transformation strategies. Her professional journey includes engagements with start-ups, major public corporations, and global FTSE 100 consumer brands, both in advisory capacities and within in-house teams. Prior to joining LVMH, De Moyer served as Director of Strategy and Innovation for EMEA at Nike. In this role, she provided strategic guidance for Nike's marketplace operations throughout the EMEA region, emphasizing speed, convenience, profitability, and sustainability for consumers, partners, and Nike's business. Besides being a graduate of Ghent University with a master's degree in Business Economics, Julie also holds an Executive MBA from the London Business School and is a member of the Harvard Business Review (HBR) Advisory Council. And most importantly she is a proud mother of 2 boys.

Jonathan Saunders

Chief Creative Officer

& Other Stories

Jonathan Saunders is the Chief Creative Officer at & Other Stories, leading the brand’s

renewed creative direction and shaping how design, expression, and identity translate into

commercial impact. He joined the brand in 2025, and under his creative leadership the

refreshed visual expression reflects the modern, expressive direction he is setting for the

brand and provides the creative framework for its next chapter.

A British designer internationally recognised for his mastery of colour, print, and modern

craftsmanship, Jonathan brings extensive experience from senior creative leadership roles.

Before joining & Other Stories, he served as Chief Creative Officer at Diane von Furstenberg.

He has also consulted for global fashion houses including Calvin Klein, Tiffany & Co., Louis

Vuitton, Chloé, Alexander McQueen, Pucci, and Marc Jacobs, strengthening his reputation as

one of the most distinctive creative voices of his generation. Earlier in his career, he founded

his own label, earning early acclaim for its distinctive use of print and colour.

Jonathan holds a master’s degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from Central Saint Martins, a BA

in Design and Applied Arts from the Glasgow School of Art, and a Doctor of Arts in Fashion

from the University of Glasgow.

Toni Stoeckl

Chief Marketing Officer

Starwood Hotels

Toni Stoeckl is Chief Marketing Officer at SH Hotels & Resorts, an affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and brand management firm that operates 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels. The company currently manages 14 properties with 24 in development.  

Toni is responsible for each brand’s larger marketing strategy with a focus on the consumer brand experience and creating a 360° marketing approach.  Toni also plays an important role as the organization enhances its commitment to and execution of its mission to provide a preference-driven, forward-thinking, and memorable customer journey that starts at the moment of booking. 

Hospitality is in Toni’s DNA. Born into a family of Austrian and German hôteliers and restaurateurs, he has been helping guests discover new experiences since he could walk and talk. Armed with that pedigree and an entrepreneurial spirit, Toni led the creation and growth of game-changing luxury and lifestyle brands. Central to each charge has been forging connections with consumers (both internal and external) that are not only purpose-driven, but immersive and enduring, as well.  

 

His journey started at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, where he helped shape W Hotels during its early, formative years, creating much of the brand’s unique experiences, signature programming and innovative partnerships. At Marriott International, he pioneered the creation of the first-ever lifestyle brand portfolio within the company. This undertaking included the transformation of Renaissance Hotels and partnering with the team at EDITION Hotels to establish the belief system, cultural framework and experience proof points as the brand made its highly anticipated debut. He led the worldwide launch of AC Hotels, growing the brand from a forward-thinking family company in Spain into an experiential lifestyle brand with record-breaking growth. Toni disrupted the industry even more with the debut of Moxy, by creating an unapologetically playful experience, through hyper-relevant audience engagement – and while breaking a few rules along the way.

David Gandy

Model & Founder

David Gandy Wellwear

David Gandy is one of the most recognisable faces in fashion. After winning a televised modelling competition at the age of 21 he went on to transform male industry perception and standards with his muscular build to become the world’s first and most successful male supermodel. 

Gandy is best known for his Dolce & Gabbana campaigns, the first of which made him a global sensation overnight when the iconic white swim shorts image, shot in Capri by Mario Testino, appeared on a 50ft billboard in Times Square. Following immense commercial success he continued as the face of Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue campaign for a record seventeen years. 

Gandy has starred in multiple campaigns for a wide range of brands including Burberry, Hackett, Massimo Dutti, Hugo Boss, Carolina Herrera, 7 For all Mankind, Zara, Vector Martini, Vodaphone and British Airways. Throughout a career that spans over two decades he has graced the cover of over 100 magazines including GQ, Esquire, L’Officiel Hommes, Details, The Rake and Attitude, and has written for many more such as Vanity Fair, the Telegraph, Vogue and British GQ. Gandy was the first male ever nominated for ‘Model of the Year” by the British Fashion Council, and was British GQ’s ‘Man of the Year’ in 2012 as well as GQ Portugal’s ‘Style Icon of the Year’ in 2022. 

In 2012 Gandy joined the British Fashion Council’s ‘London Collections Men’ committee, using his position as official ambassador to be a staunch advocate and driving force promoting British fashion. From 2014 to 2020 he designed a successful range with British high street favourite Marks & Spencer – David Gandy for Autograph – featuring lounge and sleepwear, underwear, tailoring and swimwear. The partnership sold multi millions of pounds worth of loungewear per annum over a fouryear period, with 1 pair of swim shorts sold every minute the week of launch. He has also collaborated on projects with prestigious luxury brands including Aspinal of London and Breitling. In 2016 Gandy’s passion for health and well-being led to him being appointed the face and ambassador for Vitabiotics Wellman. 

In 2021 Gandy celebrated 20 years in fashion and marked these decades of experience by launching his eponymous fashion and lifestyle brand David Gandy Wellwear, a new clothing category that combines two of his great passions; style and well-being. In four short years his creation of the ultimate everyday wardrobe for men has led to collaborations with global brands such as Hackett London and Jaguar TCS Racing.

Anna Germanos

Group Director FMCG, Luxury, Retail & E-commerce, MENA

Meta

Anna Germanos is a recognized thought leader in digital transformation across the Consumer Goods Retail & Luxury sectors, with over 20 years of experience in these industries in the Middle East & Africa. Her extensive background includes leadership roles at major global technology companies and a solid foundation in management consulting. Currently Anna serves as Group Director at Meta, overseeing multiple industries covering Consumer Goods, Luxury, Retail & Ecommerce for the Middle East and Africa. Prior to joining Meta, she led the Consumer Goods practice at Google for MENA. Earlier, Anna spent many years in the Consumer & Retail practice at Booz & company (currently Strategy&) where she led assignments for leading private & public clients in the Middle East & Africa. Anna holds an MBA from INSEAD and a bachelor of Engineering from the American University of Beirut with distinction. A dual French-Lebanese citizen, she resides in Dubai with her husband, two children, and their beloved cat and dog.            

Yehuda Shmidman

Founder, Chairman & CEO

WHP Global

Yehuda Shmidman is a veteran of the brand management industry, having successfully deployed more than USD $4 billion of capital over two decades into acquiring, growing and monetizing global consumer brands. 

  

His experience expanded over time to multiple consumer segments including fashion, media, celebrity, sports and hardgoods, with direct leadership over dozens of world-famous brands during his career, including MARTHA STEWART and SNOOPY. 
Yehuda currently serves as Founder, Chairman & CEO of WHP Global, a leading New York based brand management and acquisition firm that he started in 2019 together with Oaktree Capital.  WHP Global is also now backed by Ares, Solus, and BlackRock. WHP Global’s brand portfolio generates over USD $7 billion in annual retail sales, and includes VERA WANG, RAG & BONE, JOE’S JEANS, ANNE KLEIN, EXPRESS, BONOBOS, G-STAR, LOTTO, BABIES“R”US and TOYS“R”US. 

Yehuda currently sits – and has previously served on – multiple public and private boards, both commercial and nonprofit.  He also angel invests from time to time. 

Over the years, Fortune Magazine and Crain’s New York both included Yehuda in their prestigious “40 Under 40” lists, and multiple universities – including Columbia University, NYU Stern School of Business and Fordham Law School – featured Yehuda as a guest lecturer to deliver insights into the future of consumer brands and the retail industry.

Luigi Caterino

Founder & CEO

The Longevity Suite

Luigi Caterino is a chemical engineer and visionary entrepreneur in the fields of longevity, wellness, and health innovation. 

With over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, he founded The Longevity Suite in 2019 — Europe’s most advanced network of anti-aging and biohacking city clinics.

Combining cutting-edge technologies, scientific diagnostics, and personalized protocols, TLS enhances cellular health, metabolic balance, and human performance. 

With more than 40 locations across Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, and the Middle East, TLS is at the forefront of the global health optimization movement.

Luigi is also the creator of The Longevity Kitchen and The Longevity Spa, innovative concepts developed in collaboration with leading luxury hotels, bringing the science of longevity into the worlds of nutrition, hospitality, and transformational wellness.

Malik Abu-Ghazaleh

Head of Digital, Omnichannel & IT, MEA Region

Tiffany & Co.

Malik Abu-Ghazaleh is an accomplished leader in the world of digital transformation and luxury retail. With a passion for optimizing customer experiences, creating engaging content, and addressing global behaviors, Malik has achieved remarkable success in highly competitive industries.

From February 2022 to February 2025, Malik served as Global Chief Digital Officer at Tiffany & Co., where he played a pivotal role in driving the brand's growth through omnichannel experiences. He lead the development and execution of the global strategy for the omnichannel client journey involving a large scale digital and data transformation to ensure seamless and personalized interactions across digital and physical touchpoints. Under his guidance, Tiffany & Co has seen significant enhancements in e-commerce, in-store digital tools, and data driven processes elevating the luxury retail experience for customers.

In March 2025, Malik took on the role of spearheading Tiffany & Co.'s Omnichannel and eCommerce expansion, along with IT responsibilities, into the rapidly growing Middle East & Africa market. Leveraging his regional ties and global experience, he aims to establish the region as a leader in omnichannel retail and a testbed for cutting-edge technologies.

Prior to his current role, Malik served as the Lancôme Global Vice President, Digital at L'Oreal Luxe HQ in Paris, France. During his tenure, he successfully rebuilt the global flagship ecommerce sites with a customer-centric approach, driving brand engagement and record sales. His expertise in digital media, e-commerce, loyalty programs, and online content strategies contributed to the brand's global success.

Throughout his career, Malik has been a collaborative and results-oriented leader, working closely with cross-functional teams to align digital initiatives with overall brand strategies. His strong problem-solving skills and innovative online marketing approaches have earned him a reputation for driving growth and delivering exceptional results always putting the customer at the core of the experience.

Noura Sakkijha

Co-Founder & CEO

Mejuri

Stacia Carr

Chief Technology & Product Officer

Vestiaire Collective

With over 25 years of experience, Stacia Carr has led large teams in the technology sector at major tech companies. Carr has held key leadership roles at Zalando and SoundCloud, as well as at several US tech companies. 

Carr brings extensive expertise in product development, leveraging AI technologies including machine learning, computer vision, and generative AI. Carr launched her career in the US, where she honed her skills in software development, digital media distribution, mobile application development and e-commerce.  Carr has excelled in product innovation, consistently driving growth and transformation across various industries. 

As founding leader of the Size and Fit Team at Zalando, Stacia Carr was promoted from Head of Engineering - Sizing in March 2016 to Vice-President Size and Fit; a role she held from January 2021 to March 2023, creating unique value generating customer experiences by leveraging machine learning for accurate size predictions, enabling millions of customers to use 3D virtual fitting rooms. As Vice President of Fashion Customer Experience at Zalando from March 2023 to July 2024, Carr delivered cutting-edge data-driven solutions which enhanced the online shopping experience. 

As the Chief Technology and Product Officer of Vestiaire Collective, enhancing end-to-end ownership from product design to delivery, Stacia Carr will will assume this combined role to oversee our technology strategy, focusing on AI, machine learning, and data analytics, while implementing best practices to improve visibility into customer behaviour and business performance. Supported by passionate teams of developers, engineers, and other professionals, she will collaborate closely with various departments to develop and launch new services, reinforcing the B Corp company’s position as the first destination for authenticated, desirable pre-loved items. Based in Berlin, Carr will report directly to Bernard Osta, Global CEO of Vestiaire Collective. 

As the only French unicorn company founded by two women, Vestiaire Collective proudly announces that Stacia Carr's nomination has raised the representation of women leaders within the executive committee to 50%. This achievement significantly exceeds the average percentage in the tech industry, where only 11% of leadership positions are held by women according to the World Bank. By amplifying women’s voices within the company, in technology, and beyond, Vestiaire Collective continues to champion diversity.