An award-winning business reporter, writer, editor, and brand storyteller. She is the author of several acclaimed books, including the preeminent biography of the
legendary Calvin Klein, The House of Klein.

Andrea is a seasoned C-level omni-channel executive with a proven track record of launching and scaling digital businesses rapidly and profitably—up to $100 million.

Sonal is the Chief Content Officer at The Lead, a media company that serves fashion, beauty and consumer industries through research, content, and executive events...

Jennifer Avallon is a transformational leader with extensive experience in Omni Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, and Store Operations. She has led teams globally across multiple categories spanning apparel, accessories, footwear, and home furnishings...

Michelle Carter, Executive Vice President Services Business Development, North America. In this role, Michelle leads Mastercard’s commercial efforts for 400+ Business & Market Insights...

Carey Ann Campbell is a native of Beaufort, South Carolina, and a graduate of the College of Charleston, where she earned a degree in English and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta...

Heather Salvatore Gruccio is a skilled merchant leader who has defined her career by balancing strategy and creativity to evolve product and brands to meet the needs of working women.

Lindsey Marie Coffey is a fashion model and passionate environmental activist who made history in 2020 as the first—and only—U.S. representative to win the international title of Miss Earth, competing against 82 nations...

Lockie Andrews is a C-suite executive, board director, and founder with a track record of driving profitable growth, digital innovation, and transformation across the consumer, beauty, and retail sectors...

Tennille Kopiasz has over 25 years of beauty marketing experience across prestige, designer &mass brands, having held positions in both global developmental and US executional operational roles...

Sabeen Mian currently serves as President of the Lash Division at Performance Beauty Group where she oversees several innovative brands...

Liah Yoo is a renowned beauty influencer, skincare expert, and entrepreneur. She gained popularity through her YouTube channel, where she shares skincare tips that empower her viewers...

Stacie was named Senior Vice President Streaming General Manager, QVC Group, in January 2025. In this role, she leads the streaming commerce business...

Sarah LaFleur is the Founder & CEO of M.M.LaFleur. Sarah founded M.M.LaFleur in 2013 with a mission to help women take the work out of getting dressed...

As a makeup artist, photographer, and entrepreneur, Danessa Myricks is one of the most influential leaders in the beauty industry and is widely credited for leading groundbreaking product development...

Elly Ross is the CEO and co-founder of lil sweet treat, a destination for globally sourced sweets.

Cara Smyth is a retail industry veteran, Founder of Fashion Makes Change @ Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors – and Senior Managing Director at Accenture...

Crystal Barnes is Executive Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG at Paramount. In this role, Barnes is responsible for Paramount’s social responsibility program...

Hedieh Fakhriyazdi is the Chief Engagement and Development Officer at White & Case where she leads initiatives that strengthen the experience of working at the Firm...

Keelin Evans, Vice President of Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing for Macy’s, Inc., is responsible for leading the company’s sustainability strategy...

Sonia Lapinsky is a retail transformation leader with nearly 25 years of global operational experience. As head of AlixPartners’ global fashion practice, she works with leaders, owners and investors to improve performance...

Noreen Allen is the Chief Marketing Officer at YOOBIC, the leading store operations platform built specifically for frontline retail teams.

Michelle Bacharach is the CEO and Co-Founder of FindMine, an award-winning AI platform helping retailers and brands inspire shoppers throughout their journey with on-brand, dynamic, and inventory-aware outfitting and styling...

Victoria O’Brien is a seasoned leader in retail technology with a passion for mentorship, innovation, and the transformative power of digital solutions...

A brand management and retail executive, Missy specializes in building dynamic teams for profitable sales growth and client connections...

Barma is an experienced retail leader with extensive experience in Corporate Finance and in Transformational projects with a breadth of global business, finance, risk mitigation and technology expertise.

Neda Daneshzadeh is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Prelude Growth Partners, a New York City based growth equity firm focused on providing capital and value-added operating support to high potential, fast-growing consumer brands.

Patricia Lizarraga is the founder and managing partner of Hypatia Capital, advisor to the Hypatia Women CEO Index & ETF (ticker WCEO), investing in American public companies with female CEOs...

Jessica is a Principal at Blackstone focused on the Consumer and Industrial sectors. Since joining in 2019, Jess has been involved in Blackstone’s investments in Spanx, Sustana, ZO Skin Health, and RG Barry...

Emily Hikade is the Founder and CEO of Petite Plume, a luxury sleepwear and home company.  In 2024, Emily was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year...

Cate Luzio is the Founder and CEO of Luminary, a global professional education and networking platform created to uplift, upskill, and propel women and allies through all phases of their professional journey...