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  • Leading at Target: Curiosity, Innovation and Thriving in an AI Driven World (Prat Vemana, EVP Chief Information and Product Officer at Target)
    Dec 11 2025

    You’ve often been described as a continuous learner and someone who thrives on curiosity and experimentation. How have those qualities shaped your leadership philosophy, and how do you bring that mindset to the teams you lead?

    At Target, you’re leading massive teams across technology and product, both of which rely on speed, innovation, and collaboration. What are some of the ways you empower teams to take smart risks and experiment while still driving business outcomes at scale?

    Curiosity is a powerful word, but it can be hard to operationalize. How do you take something like curiosity and translate it into everyday behaviors or rituals within your organization?

    Without giving too much away, Target has a big announcement coming up that seems to reflect many of the values you’ve championed. Continuouslearning, innovation, and customer focus. How do you ensure that experimentation and transformation don’t just happen in pockets, but become part of Target’s broader culture?

    Looking ahead, what kind leadership legacy do you hope to leave behind, both at Target and for the next generation of technology and product leaders?

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    19 min
  • Rethinking Retail Reach: IGA’s Blueprint for Smarter Shopper Marketing (Michael La Kier, Vice President, Brand Development at IGA, INC. )
    Dec 4 2025

    You’ve worked on some of the most iconic consumer-loved brands—how do you translate that big-brand thinking into IGA’s decentralized, independent retail model?

    How has your direct marketing mindset influenced the way IGA approaches shopper insights, loyalty programs, and CRM in today’s fragmented retail environment?

    What role does storytelling play in building richer customer relationships across IGA’s network of stores, especially when trying to drive both local and national relevance?

    With so much focus on digital innovation and shopper experience, how is IGA evolving its in-store programs to align with online expectations and behaviors?

    From your experience, what’s the most overlooked opportunity for brand and shopper marketing leaders to create more profitable customer relationships in today’s CPG-retail ecosystem?


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    25 min
  • The Lottery Ticket Effect: What Drives True Partnership (Chris Haimbach, North America General Manager at Perrigo)
    Nov 20 2025

    You’re responsible for driving the global growth strategy across Perrigo’s Skin Healing division—what key consumer trends or unmet needs are shaping that strategy today?

    Balancing innovation with heritage can be tricky in categories like skin healing—how do you think about modernizing a trusted portfolio while staying true to what consumers love?

    In a world flooded with skincare claims and health-conscious consumers, how does Perrigo approach trust, transparency, and efficacy in brand building across the portfolio?

    You’ve led go-to-market strategies at a global scale—what have you found to be the most critical success factor when launching skin healing products in today’s competitive retail landscape?

    What are you most excited about right now in your role - whether it’s a breakthrough innovation, a bold new brand strategy, or something entirely unexpected?

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    24 min
  • Rethinking Fulfillment: Amazon’s Big Change and What Comes Next (Rob Hahn, Chief Operations Officer at Pattern)
    Nov 13 2025

    Amazon's decision to end FBA prep services is a significant shift for sellers. From your perspective, what are the immediate challenges brands should anticipate, and how can they proactively address them?

    You emphasized the importance of not waiting until the last minute to adapt to these changes. What are some early steps sellers can take now to ensure a smooth transition?

    Pattern offers solutions to help brands navigate these changes. Can you share how Pattern's services are uniquely positioned to support sellers during this transition?

    In your experience, how can brands balance the need for cost-effective solutions with maintaining the quality and compliance standards that Amazon expects?

    Looking ahead, what do you believe the future holds for Amazon sellers in terms of fulfillment and logistics, and how can they best prepare for these evolving dynamics?

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    26 min
  • Choose Your Own Adventure: Empowering the Next Generation of Commerce Leaders (Gemma Spence , CEO of VML)
    Nov 7 2025

    You’ve been instrumental in driving growth and implementing transformative models in digital commerce. Can you share what you think are the key elements for success in this space?


    As the digital commerce landscape continues to evolve, what trends or developments are you most excited about, and how do you see them shaping the industry?


    Leading a large, diverse team across the EMEA region is challenging. What strategies do you use to ensure alignment, innovation, and consistent results across such a broad scope?


    With tools like Commerce Studio and other innovations, how do you see technology playing a role in optimizing operations and enhancing customer experiences?


    From your work in digital commerce to your entrepreneurial ventures, what drives your passion, and how do you envision your role in shaping the future of this field?

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    27 min
  • Sending the Elevator Down: Building Culture, Brand, and Empowering the Next Generation (Jeff Durham, CEO & Co-Founder Durham Enterprises)
    Oct 30 2025

    You’ve built an impressive career leading innovative consumer brands. Can you walk us through your journey—what led you to start Durham Brands and Gimme Beauty?

    Building a CPG brand that scales globally is no small feat. What were some of the biggest challenges you faced along the way, and how did you navigate them?

    Gimme Beauty has made waves in the health and beauty space. What innovations or trends in the industry excite you the most right now?

    With Gimme products in over 25,000 retail locations, how do you balance fast growth with maintaining a strong team culture and brand identity?

    You also founded the CPGX Forum, bringing together industry leaders. What do you see as the biggest opportunities and disruptions shaping the future of CPG brands?




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    21 min
  • Higher Touch, Smarter Tech: How AI is Redefining the Digital Shelf (Betsy Mello, CEO at Midnight Group)
    Oct 9 2025


    You’ve led e-commerce growth across multiple brands and retailers — what’s been one of the biggest shifts you’ve seen in consumer behavior recently, and how are you adapting to it?


    When a major platform or retail partner goes through a big change, like a rebrand or acquisition, what’s your approach to keeping momentum and growing sales?

    Amazon is such a critical channel for so many brands — what are some key ingredients to sustaining long-term success on marketplace platforms?

    You have managed a large and diverse portfolio — how do you think about balancing operational excellence with the need to constantly innovate and stay ahead of trends?

    Looking ahead, what are you most excited about in the future of digital commerce and how should brands be preparing for what’s next?


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    24 min
  • From Black Box to Breakthrough: How Ampd is Redefining Retail Media (Joshua Gebhardt, Co-founder & CEO at Ampd)
    Oct 2 2025


    · Your journey as the co-founder and CEO of Ampd is inspiring. What originally sparked the idea for Ampd, and how has the vision evolved since its inception?

    · Looking back, what have been the most significant challenges and milestones in your journey to scaling Ampd to serve millions of customers?

    · What excites you most about the future of Ampd and the role it’s playing in transforming the retail media and commerce space?

    · How do you see emerging technologies, like AI and machine learning, shaping the future of platforms like Ampd and the broader industry?

    · If you could fast-forward five years, what impact would you want Ampd to have had on the way consumers discover and purchase products?

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    29 min