AGENDA: Analytics Unite 2021

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

2021-05-18

Doors Open

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

10:45 AM

11:00 AM

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

2021-05-18

Future of Business

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

11:00 AM

11:30 AM

The retail and consumer industries have endured a decade’s worth of disruption over the past year. The organizations nimble enough to adjust on the fly have set themselves up for prolonged success, while those unable or unwilling to meet the new reality head-on have faced dire consequences. The opening keynote of Analytics Unite 2021 will explore where the industries are headed, what it is going to take to emerge as a future leader, and the role analytics will play in building the future of business.

Cameron Davies

Chief Data Officer

Yum Brands

Cameron Davies is the Chief Data Officer for Yum! Brands, the world’s largest restaurant company, hosting such iconic brands as KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger. At Yum! Cameron is responsible for leading the Corporate Data and Analytics Strategy and championing the development and adoption of advanced data capabilities as Yum! transforms into a premier digital brand. Prior to joining Yum! in 2020, Cameron spent 7+ years with NBCUniversal as the SVP, Corporate Decisions Sciences. At NBCU he was responsible for defining and leading the NBCU Data Strategy, including Privacy and Compliance in conjunction with advanced Machine Learning and AI practices. Cameron also spent over 18 years at the Walt Disney Company developing and leading advanced analytical teams for a variety of business areas. His final role was as General Manager, Management Science and Integration, leading the Corporate COE for AI and Machine Learning. Cameron has an MBA and Master of Accountancy (MACC) from the University of West Florida and a BS Business Administration/Accounting from Pensacola Christian College.

Clay Johnson

Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Yum Brands

Clay Johnson serves as Yum! Brands Chief Digital and Technology Officer, reporting to the Yum! Brands Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Johnson oversees the Company’s global technology strategy, partnering with the KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell divisions to ensure the Company provides a best-in-class digital journey across mobile, online, delivery and restaurant operations. He leads a coordinated, cross-brand effort to accelerate the Company’s digital commerce strategy, use of data and advanced analytics and emerging technologies to enhance the customer and employee experience. As the chair of the Global Technology Leadership Team, Johnson works closely with each global brand division technology chief who reports to his or her respective executive leader. In addition, Yum! Brands’ global technology risk management and IT shared services teams reports to Johnson. Previously, Johnson served as Executive Vice President and Enterprise Chief Information Officer for Walmart, where he was responsible for leading the Company's enterprise information technology strategy, services, operations and cyber security. Prior to Walmart, Johnson served as Chief Information Officer at General Electric (GE) Power where he had end-to-end responsibility for information technology, cyber security, data and digital transformation. Johnson also previously held leadership roles at The Boeing Company and Dell. He started his career at FedEx as a software engineer and served five years in the United States Coast Guard, where he held numerous leadership positions. He holds an MBA and a bachelor's degree in computer science engineering from the University of Texas.

Andy Walter

Strategic Advisor

P&G (retired)

Andy Walter is a business results-driven professional with extensive experience in strategy, development, execution, and operations across Shared Services, Analytics, and IT. He led the Commercial Services & Delivery Organization (over 1500 IT and multifunctional professionals) for Procter & Gamble’s Global Business Services (GBS). He was responsible for IT & Shared Services for all Global Business Units and Markets around the world. His team was accountable for developing cutting-edge digital capabilities for Procter & Gamble to win “where it matters most,” with Consumers, Shoppers, and Retailers. This included all eBusiness, Consumer Services, BI/Analytics, Sales Force Solutions, Project Delivery, Business Process Services, and A&D / Company restructuring efforts. He has over a decade of leading top tier Global Shared Services globally and is a Certified Outsourcing Professional (IAOP). He has over 20 years working on Boards and in Board level advisory roles. As a member of the Digimarc Board (Nasdaq: DMRC), Chair of Business Development Committee and Board Audit & Compensation Committees, he is advising on company strategy, Cyber-security, and execution into the Consumer Goods & Retail environments. Across numerous non-profit board (GS1, Ovarian Cancer Alliance, Cincinnati Museum Center, Multiple Sclerosis Society) and Private Company Board & CEO strategic level advisory roles (Fractal Analytics, Virtualitics, Verix, RapidMiner, Signals Analytics, TriCentis, Lingaro, Kaminario, Yaliyomo, Juno, International Institute of Analytics) he brings leadership, industry & functional expertise, operations, an incredible personal network, Digital Transformation, and strategic thinking to the critical business challenges facing companies.

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

2021-05-18

New Business Models Redefining the Industry

11:35 AM - 12:15 PM

11:35 AM

12:15 PM

Building on the future of business theme, a collection of CGs and retailers will discuss how they have pivoted their businesses to meet changing market conditions and how analytics helped them successfully implement these new models. A host of new business opportunities will be discussed, including DTC, omnichannel fulfillment, subscriptions, social commerce, Grab and Go, and more. Hear real-life examples from the field and get inspired to continue to evolve your enterprise to meet shifting market conditions.

Ralph Niebles

VP of IT

Art of Shaving

Ralph Niebles is VP of Information Technology for The Art of Shaving (P&G). He has worked in such diverse markets as duty-free cruise ships and nationwide specialty retailers. He is the 2016 RIS News CIO of the Year and has over 25 years of experience in retail IT. His vast retail knowledge in operations and tech allows him to develop tools to expand the customer experience.

Cheryl Perkins

CEO

Innovationedge, LLC

Cheryl Perkins is a thought leader in strategy and a creative catalyst in brand-building initiatives that contribute to rewarding consumer experiences and improved business performance. She was identified as one of the Top 25 Champions of Innovation by BusinessWeek magazine, named previously as a top executive driving vision within the consumer goods industry by Consumer Goods Technology and awarded the “Excellence in Innovation Award” from the Asia Pacific’s Human Resource Management Congress for fostering and promoting a culture of innovation throughout businesses to drive revenue and growth. As President and CEO of Innovationedge LLC, Cheryl is leading companies across many industries to build strategic capabilities and define sustainable growth and innovation opportunities. Her work involves defining revenue generating adjacencies that extend brand equities and designing and implementing organizational structures, processes, systems and tools that enable open innovation and growth. These include but are not limited to growth incubators for new business development, design capabilities, strategic alliances and partnerships, environmental sustainability, safety and regulatory affairs, disruptive technologies and product brokering, portfolio management, and analytics as an aid to understand user and customer behavior. Cheryl has many years’ experience directing growth and innovation and served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer for Kimberly-Clark Corporation, reporting to the CEO and Chairman of the Board. In addition to chairing innovation seminars and roundtable discussions, Cheryl is a passionate keynote speaker who has inspired audiences all over the world sharing her strategies and insights with C-level executives and innovation leaders.

Ricky Joshi

Chief Strategy Officer

Saatva Mattress

Ricky Joshi is the Co-Founder and the Chief Strategy Officer of Saatva, the leading online luxury mattress brand. At Saatva, Ricky built the company's e-commerce operations, from the ground up, driving Saatva to over $300M in annual revenue. Currently he leads Saatva's National retail store rollout, product expansion, partnerships, M&A, and all other major strategic planning efforts. Prior to his role at Saatva, Mr. Joshi built Sky Social Media into a leading social media agency for Fortune 500 companies. Before this, Mr. Joshi was at Interpublic Group where he led a number of Corporate Initiatives including the company's series C Investment in Facebook. Mr. Joshi received an M.B.A. at Columbia and a B.A. Cum Laude with Honors from Dartmouth College.

Ash Mehra

CIO

Pharmapacks

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

2021-05-18

Analytics Unite Clubhouse

12:20 PM - 12:35 PM

12:20 PM

12:35 PM

Chat with attendees and solution partners on the future of business and how to best leverage next-gen analytics to set your organization up for ongoing success. Exhibitors will be active, accessible, and ready for all of your questions. No appointment is necessary during these timeframes.

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

2021-05-18

Reckitt: The Journey to Insight-Driven Decisions

12:35 PM - 1:20 PM

12:35 PM

1:20 PM

Identifying the next big trend before your competition is the holy grail for brands looking to grow market share. For Reckitt, it’s been the driving force behind developing a transformative and industry-leading insights capability within the organization. That journey, however, has not been without its challenges. Hear firsthand from Ganesh Sivakumar, Head of Data and Analytics as he joins Signals Analytics for an exclusive look into the transformation Reckitt has undergone over the last 12 months to accelerate insight-driven decision making across the organization. We will discuss the strategy, data, technology, people and processes involved and reflect on the lessons learned along the way.

Evan Raggi

Director of FMCG

Signals Analytics

Evan has worked with brands for over 15 years on transformative data, analytics and market intelligence projects. He currently runs the global sales team and manages all FMCG engagements for Signals Analytics (recently acquired by Kenshoo). Prior to joining Signals Analytics he headed up the North American Life Sciences division at Clarivate Analytics where he worked with pharmaceutical brands to accelerate innovation through actionable insights and intelligence.

Ganesh Sivakumar

Head of Data Analytics

Reckitt

Ganesh Sivakumar is a seasoned data executive with 18 years of experience in leading large-scale transformations that make data an asset for the organization. Highly influential and convincing communicator with a strong track record for unifying data, IT, and business teams towards a common mission. Innovative leader with sharp business acumen, deep client management skills, and a proven track record in identifying the highest return data & insights-driven initiatives. Extremely experienced people leader with strong background for creating highly engaged and diverse teams.

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

2021-05-18

Sustainable Competitive Advantage with Augmented Analytics

12:35 PM - 1:20 PM

12:35 PM

1:20 PM

Consumer goods companies recognize the value of getting data insights directly into the hands of decision-makers, but most organizations still lack the analytical maturity to solve their biggest challenges—like forecasting demand in the post-COVID world. Data science is the next frontier for carving out competitive advantage, using advanced analysis skills to answer critical questions and predict future outcomes. Yet, data science at most organizations fails to reach its full potential. Instead, the disjointed handoff between data science teams and business teams leads to watered-down insights that do little to impact business outcomes. This session will explore how organizations can successfully streamline and democratize data science to business users for better, faster decision-making at scale.

Abdul Raheem

Chief Data Scientist

Mondelez International

Abdul Raheem is an innovative leader that enables Mondelēz globally for effective decision-making using data and analytics. Abdul is responsible for leading the Analytics Lab which builds proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and test & learn initiatives for the toughest business challenges before they scale. He’s had a progressive career within Mondelēz over the last 8 years working with data and making a meaningful impact within Procurement, Sales, Retail, and IT. Prior to joining Mondelēz, Abdul gained strong Retail & CPG industry knowledge by working for the largest Canadian retailer, Loblaw. His entrepreneurial spirit has also given him over 15 years of experience within E-Commerce and Technology. He is a qualified Project Management Professional (PMP®) with a Masters in Technology and Innovation. Abdul enjoys mentoring students in Commerce, Management, and Technology as an Alumni from McMaster University and University of Toronto. He’s also an avid supporter of disruptive thinking, an angel investor in tech start-ups, and actively seeks exciting adventures in life. https://www.linkedin.com/in/araheem/

Mike Finley

Chief Data Scientist & AnswerRocket Co-founder

AnswerRocket

Mike Finley’s current work at AnswerRocket focuses on discovering deep insights in business data with AI. His work in intelligent agent technology is built on a foundation of natural language processing, one of AnswerRocket’s core features. Previously, Mike co-founded Qualia Labs, where he developed recognized innovations in the field of machine learning and big data. In Mike’s early career, he built Radiant Systems and led the engineering, product marketing, and technical sales teams for massive retail transaction systems prior to acquisition by NCR, where he became CTO for SaaS systems, consumer products, and mobile development. A recognized author, speaker, and patented inventor, Mike holds degrees in Physics, Math, and Computer Science from Transylvania University.

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

2021-05-18

Analytics Unite Power Hour

1:25 PM - 2:25 PM

1:25 PM

2:25 PM

Are you missing those personal connections made at our in-person events? Then join us for the Analytics Unite Power Hour, and we’ll bring those connections to you! During this session you’ll be introduced – based on your profile and preferences – to a selection of relevant event attendees. Short-list the people you’d like to speak with and we’ll match you dynamically for up to six rapid-fire one-on-one conversations. Use this session to connect with like-minded industry peers and grow your network at the same time. (Pre-registration required.)

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

2021-05-18

Habits of Highly Successful Analytic Leaders

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

2:30 PM

3:00 PM

What does it take to make it to the top of the analytics food chain? In this session, Jack Phillips from the International Institute for Analytics will explore the skills and attributes every analytic leader possesses and will provide practical advice on how you can acquire these key career differentiators. In addition, he will highlight real-world examples from analytic professionals in the retail and consumer goods industries who are leveraging their unique skill sets to steer their organizations on the path to success.

Jack Phillips

Founder & CEO

International Institute for Analytics

IIA marks the sixth successful start-up venture for Jack Phillips over the past 20 years. Jack specializes in spotting emerging job functions, and building successful information publishing and research firms to help those professionals make better decisions. Prior to joining IIA, Jack held operating and founding roles at the Institute for Applied Network Security (recent private sale), CCBN (acquired by Thomson/Reuters), ISI Emerging Markets (acquired by Euromoney, PLC), and INFONXX (now kgb USA). Jack began his career as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley & Co. in New York, and at the Long- Term Credit Bank of Japan in Tokyo, and held senior operating positions at various McGraw-Hill business units before becoming an information publishing entrepreneur. Jack is a graduate of Harvard Business School and Williams College, and lives with his wife and three children in Portland, Oregon.

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

2021-05-19

Doors Open

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

10:45 AM

11:00 AM

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

2021-05-19

Preparing for the Future Consumer

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

11:00 AM

11:30 AM

What does the future consumer look like, and how can we prepare for them? That is the question on the mind of every retail and consumer goods executive, and there is no clear-cut answer. But one thing is certain: The consumer landscape is rapidly evolving, and only those organizations able to seamlessly adapt will enjoy prolonged success. This keynote session will take a data-based look at the current state of the consumer and make predictions on the short- and long-term changes in end-user behavior that require immediate attention.

Jeff Swearingen

Senior Vice President-Demand Accelerator, PepLabs & GBS

PepsiCo

CURRENT ROLE: Jeff Swearingen is currently the Global Senior Vice President of PepsiCo’s Demand Accelerator, Venturing and Global Business Services. His teams are responsible for accelerating granular demand across PepsiCo’s portfolio through the creation or acquisition of transformational services and capabilities in commercial insights, analytics, sales and marketing. CAREER WITH PEPSICO: Jeff has a broad range of marketing, sales and commercial analytics & insights experience, including Senior Vice President, Marketing, Group Vice President, National Sales, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Frito-Lay Canada, Vice President of Marketing, Quaker Snacks, and Sr. Marketing Director for iconic PepsiCo brands like Doritos. He is a 27-year veteran of PepsiCo, having joined the Company in 1994. PRIOR TO PEPSICO: Prior to Frito-Lay and business school, Jeff spent four years in corporate banking, with Hibernia National Bank in New Orleans, Louisiana. A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME: Jeff is a frequent speaker at industry and academic events, including TED-X. He also frequently contributes to industry publications. Jeff has a Finance degree from the University of Oklahoma, and an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Jeff, his wife Lynn, and their two sons, Connor (18) and Tyler (16) live in McKinney, Texas. Jeff enjoys travel, running and spending time with family.

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

2021-05-19

Consumer Goods Case Study: Digital Transformation at 100x

11:30 AM - 12:10 PM

11:30 AM

12:10 PM

Find out how Mars is leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to transform its business at unprecedented speeds. In this can't miss, behind the curtain case study Mars' Tarun Kataria, Senior Director Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning, and Fractal Analytics' Mohit Agrawal, Client Partner and VP, Global CPG will explore the technology Mars relies on to execute its multi-year digital transformation strategy.

Tarun Kataria

Senior Director Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning

Mars

Tarun Kataria leads Global AI & ML capabilities at Mars. With over 20+ years of experience in the CPG space, Tarun has formed and led many cross-functional analytics initiatives. He sometimes describes his job as leading a team of Hackers, Hustlers, and Dreamers. He is passionate about leveraging business expertise & technological advancements to drive business impact through analytics, scaling and embedding it within the business. Before joining Mars, Tarun was with Coca-Cola North America where he led the advanced analytics supporting Revenue Growth Management. In his spare time he likes to play tennis with his kids. He is an avid audiophile and enjoys building and designing speakers and related digital components. He did his MBA from Georgia Tech and Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from India.

Mohit Agarwal

Client Partner, CPG

Fractal

Mohit is an experienced AI & digital transformation leader, where he enables CPG majors to drive better decisions using next-gen technologies. Currently working as a Client Partner at Fractal, Mohit leads strategic client relationships. Mohit has partnered with 25+ CPG, Retail & Hospitality organizations in advancing their digital transformation journeys and driving measurable topline & bottom-line impact. Working at Fractal, Mohit applies his knowledge of AI, engineering and human-centered design to help companies at the forefront of digital disruption. He has a Masters in Business Analytics from NYU Stern School of Business and an MBA in Marketing. Mohit is passionate about creating the bridge between data and decisions and started his career as a data-scientist.

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

2021-05-19

Analytics Unite Clubhouse

12:15 PM - 12:35 PM

12:15 PM

12:35 PM

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

2021-05-19

Consumer Insights Innovators Share Group

12:35 PM - 1:35 PM

12:35 PM

1:35 PM

The Consumer Insights Innovator Share Group is a series of peer-to-peer forums designed to address the challenges facing CG companies on their path to becoming a data-driven enterprise. Surges in online orders, disruptions in the supply chain, siloed data stores, a distributed vendor landscape, and evolving consumer demands are making it more important than ever to have a strong data-driven enterprise strategy. This closed-door group will use Amazon principles and ways of working to discuss topics such as forecasting real-time customer behavior, establishing a platform on which to engage with both customers and consumers, and methods to act on new, dynamic insights. In this session, the group will address what it means to gather, analyze, and implement consumer insights in a fragmented world. The group will specifically discuss three industry trends: direct-to-consumer, privacy, and consumer 360. Participants in the group will be invited to share their own experiences within these themes and help assess what common solutions and strategies can help drive the industry forward. Details on consideration for inclusion will be available upon registration for Analytics Unite. Speakers: <ul><li style="margin-bottom:11px;text-indent:0px;">Michael Connor, Worldwide Solutions Lead, Consumer Goods, AWS </li> <li style="margin-bottom:11px;text-indent:0px;">Justin Honaman, Head, Worldwide Business Development, Consumer Products - Food & Beverage, AWS</li> </ul>

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

2021-05-19

Incorporating Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning into an RGM Roadmap

12:35 PM - 1:35 PM

12:35 PM

1:35 PM

Leveraging Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning is a well discussed topic in consumer goods. When developing an RGM Roadmap for the near future however, it is sometimes difficult, to clearly identify uses cases within Revenue Management & Trade Optimization. In this Share Group, UpClear will present a framework to identify key RGM processes that can be supported by Advanced Analytics along with related data enablers and success factors that can be applied relatively quickly, and to an existing or developing strategy. Key challenges and case studies around machine learning-driven trade optimization will be discussed with a panel of experts and CPG representatives. Attendees will be provided with the meeting slides, and key points and recommendations from the session. Details on consideration for inclusion will be available upon registration for Analytics Unite. Speakers: <ul><li style="margin-bottom:11px;text-indent:0px;">Martin Dally, Finance Trade Manager, Perfetti Van Melle, USA</li> <li style="margin-bottom:11px;text-indent:0px;">David Jackson, Head of Net Revenue Management, Ferrero UK</li> <li style="margin-bottom:11px;text-indent:0px;">Adam Booth, Lead Data Scientist, Atheon Analytics</li> <li style="margin-bottom:11px;text-indent:0px;">Gabriele Plate, Director of Customer Success, EMEA, UpClear</li> </ul>

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

2021-05-19

Analytics Unite Clubhouse

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM

1:40 PM

2:10 PM

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

2021-05-19

Answering Demand: A Case Study in Growth

2:10 PM - 2:40 PM

2:10 PM

2:40 PM

Anheuser-Busch InBev Companies’ (AB InBev) has seen its direct to consumer beverage delivery service explode over the past year. In 2019 the AB InBev subsidiary Zé Delivery was delivering around 1.6 million orders a year, signifying a healthy DTC business and a great way to connect with shoppers that preferred home delivery. But once COVID hit demand for DTC fulfillment skyrocketed, and thankfully the company was able to scale on the fly, completing more than 27 million orders in 2020, a 16X increase. In this session learn the ins and outs of AB InBev home delivery service and how a commitment to data and analytics helped it scale at unprecedented speed.

France Roy

Chief Technology Officer, Direct-to-Consumer

AB InBev

As CTO of Anheuser Busch InBev’s Direct-to-Consumer organization, France oversees all D2C technology for 13,000 retail stores and over 20 ecommerce ventures worldwide. Their 30+ engineering teams across 18 countries develop digital products and services impacting hundreds of millions of consumer interactions.

Lisa Johnston

Managing Editor

EnsembleIQ

Lisa Johnston is Managing Editor of CGT and RIS News. She manages creation and amplification of editorial and strategic content for both brands, as well as covers news and insights for the retail and consumer goods technology industries. Prior to joining the brands, she was an editor at a B2B media brand for consumer tech retailers.

Thursday, May 20, 2021

2021-05-20

Doors Open

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

10:45 AM

11:00 AM

Thursday, May 20, 2021

2021-05-20

5 Pivotal Tech-Powered Strategies That Will Shape the Future of Business

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

11:00 AM

11:40 AM

This panel discussion featuring analysts and end users will examine and debate the five tech-powered strategies they believe will have the greatest impact on the industry in both the short and long term. The panelists will explain why they encourage investment in these strategic areas and their vital place in the modern CG and retail tool kit.

Lizzy Ellingson

Chief Digital Experience Officer

David's Bridal

Lizzy Ellingson has over 15 years of experience in design and digital product solutions. Currently the Chief Digital Experience officer at David’s Bridal, where she leads the transformation of their ecommerce, planning and digital products. Prior to David’s she was the co-founder and Chief Product and Design Officer of Blueprint Registry, a digital registry and website builder focused on creating a personal; omni-channel shopping experience for millennials during special occasions. Blueprint Registry was acquired by David’s Bridal in 2018. She has a strong background in user experience design, product management and digital transformation. Prior to Blueprint, Lizzy was founder of Showman Design, a design consulting agency which worked on a range of digital and brand projects for SMEs and Fortune 500 clients. Prior to Showman Design, she worked at Microsoft’s EXG division, Sagmeister & Walsh and Tether Inc a full service design agency based in Seattle. Lizzy graduated from the University of Washington where she received a B.A. in Visual Communication Design and holds a Masters in Design from the School of Visual Arts. In 2021, Lizzy was named Retail Touchpoints, 40 under 40 class.

Brendan Witcher

Vice President, Principal Analyst

Forrester Research

Brendan serves digital business strategy professionals and is an expert on consumer behavior and technology trends in the commerce engagement space. He is also a noted authority on market developments and vendors that help deliver today's leading strategies and tactics in digital excellence. In his research, Brendan covers such consumer-oriented, cross-vertical topics as eCommerce, personalization, omnichannel, CX best practices, engagement strategies, and conversion optimization. Brendan applies this knowledge to numerous industries and spends most of his time consulting with companies that are at the forefront of dealing with digital disruption. In addition to keynoting at global industry events and advising executive teams on digital strategy, Brendan is sought after for comments and insights by industry media such as Bloomberg, CNBC, NPR, PBS, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Time, and USA Today.

Joseph Skorupa

Editor At Large

RIS News

Before becoming group editor-at-large of RIS News, Joe Skorupa was editor of Hospitality Technology, Consumer Goods Technology and VSR Magazine, all of which are media franchises of Edgell Communications, which Joe joined in 2001. In 2002, the American Business Press judged a series of columns Joe wrote to be one of the three best regularly featured columns in the country. Joe is a frequently quoted interview source for national media, including USA Today, American Public Media, Washington Post and Investor’s Business Daily, as well as a speaker at such national conferences as the NRF Big Show. Joe was formerly Editor-in-Chief of Boating World, Executive Editor of Boating, and outdoors editor for Popular Mechanics.

Jamie Head

Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Ocean Spray

Jamie Head joined Ocean Spray in 2018. Experienced leader in Information Technology for the CPG industry for more than 18 years. As Ocean Spray’s Chief Information Officer, Head oversees IT/Technology division ensuring the cooperative invests to maintain, grow and digitally transform our business. Previously held leadership roles with Mars, Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer where he served as CIO for Americas Consumer Healthcare.

Thursday, May 20, 2021

2021-05-20

Analytics Study Panel

11:45 AM - 12:25 PM

11:45 AM

12:25 PM

To win in this new competitive landscape, tech-savvy retailers and CGs are strategically investing in data-powered solutions at an increased rate as they look to not only predict future demand but realign their operations for maximum efficiency. This panel of leading industry analysts will detail the strategic analytic approaches companies should explore as they retool their enterprises for a reimagined marketplace.

Chris Chapo

VP of Advanced Analytics

Amperity

Chris Chapo is an experienced analytics and thought leader. Chapo has more than two decades' retail analytics experience where he has led teams responsible for data-driven, evidence-based strategies across the enterprise - from customer and marketing to supply chain to product operations. Currently he is serving as VP Advanced Analytics at Amperity where he leads the analytics and consumer intelligence practice, and prior to Amperity, he led data teams at companies such as Gap Inc., Apple, Intuit, JCPenney, and Enjoy. His background includes building data science organizations and platforms, and he has applied statistics and analytics to a variety of business functions including marketing, customer experience, loyalty, customer service/support, and supply chain/inventory.

Steve Frechette

VP, Product Management

ChannelAdvisor

Steve leads product management and user experience for all ChannelAdvisor products, driving product direction and design for high-value solutions that help customers succeed in online commerce. Steve has over 25 years of software development and product experience and is an innovative leadership veteran across a variety of software enterprises and startups. Steve joined ChannelAdvisor through its 2017 acquisition of HubLogix, an innovative provider of cloud-based fulfillment automation for e-commerce retailers and brands, where he served as CTO. Prior to that Steve served as VP of Engineering at Qlik, a leading business intelligence and analytics platform. Steve is passionate about helping customers solve complex business challenges and technical problems through easy-to-use software solutions. Steve received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Northeastern University.

Jerry Stephens

Vice President of Global Sales

Outlier AI

Jerry is a leader who has excelled in global organizations as well as startups. His initial background in world class CPG organizations working with retailers across the globe as well as his passion for data, analytics, and cross functional strategy enabled a seamless transition to technology beginning as the SVP and GM at Market6 (acquired), Vice President of Cognitive Solutions at IBM, and currently as the Vice President of Global Sales for Outlier.ai.

Jennifer Schaff

Managing Director

Elder Research

Dr. Jennifer Schaff is a Managing Director at Elder Research enabling decision makers to realize high return from their analytics initiatives. Her technical expertise and two decades of management and business experience has led to successes across many industry sectors, including Consumer Goods, Energy, and Healthcare. Jennifer has learned that building a good model can be the easy part; it’s executing well on the business aspects – defining the right opportunity, delivering useful results, and guiding the change processes – that makes an analytics initiative truly transformative. Her passion is to guide organizations through all hazards to realize high analytics ROI. Dr. Schaff began her analytics journey generating and exploring large biological data sets while earning a doctorate in Plant Pathology. Her appreciation for consulting came while leading and building NCSU’s genomics facility, where she helped professors and industry specialists design experiments to extract new knowledge from their data. Love for such challenges led Jennifer to complete the Master’s program at NCSU’s Institute for Advanced Analytics and join the expert team at Elder Research.

Radu Miclaus

Head of Product

Tellius

Career Highlights Radu has over 12 years of experience in the data science space with applications in general machine learning architecture, search, customer analytics, risk and financial analysis. Currently, Radu works with one of the most exciting players in the enterprise BI and AI game, Tellius. As Head of Product, Radu’s focus is on using the latest AI methods to democratize the way analysts interact with data. Search-based exploration and automation of insights generation are main drivers of the new augmented Intelligence experience in the enterprise. Prior Experience Before Tellius, Radu ran the Product team focused on AI applications for search at Lucidworks. Main applications focused on the use of AI to improve the relevance of the e-commerce and enterprise information retrieval process. Radu worked at SAS before Lucidworks where he joined in 2009 as a Risk Solutions Architect, supporting the risk solutions focused on banking, insurance and operational risk. In his 10 years at SAS, Radu held leadership positions in pre-sales and solution architecture for various SAS verticals as well as product management for cloud and platform. Technical Expertise • Analytics & AI Architecture • Business Intelligence • Search • Data Integration • Data Quality • Data Mining • Forecasting/Quality Control/Optimization • Risk Analytics Degrees and Credentials BS: Finance (University of Missouri) MBA: Finance (University of Iowa) MS: Analytics (North Carolina State University) Personal Radu and his wife Kelci reside in Raleigh, NC. They fill their time chasing after two young, energetic, too-smart-for-their-own-good kids and traveling.

Thursday, May 20, 2021

2021-05-20

Analytics Unite Clubhouse

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

12:30 PM

1:00 PM

Thursday, May 20, 2021

2021-05-20

Predicting Retail and CPG Business Futures with AI and Economic Intelligence

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

1:00 PM

1:45 PM

Explore the futuristic world of predictive analytics, and how organizations can incorporate economic volatility into their plans. Retail and CPG businesses are increasingly impacted by external forces, and now with the latest AI based modeling, it is possible to identify the leading drivers and incorporate them into predictive micro-economic models. Prevedere's CEO and chief economist discuss this transformative tech, and its unique ability to systematically identify and quantify the influence of economic factors on future business outcomes.

Richard Wagner

CEO

Prevedere

Rich’s career spans more than 20 years of technology innovation and leadership, during which he has provided extraordinary value to global enterprise companies. In 2012, Rich launched Prevedére to provide corporations worldwide the ability to significantly improve their financial forecasts, projections and reporting capabilities combining internal and related global external data. With Prevedere, companies gain a competitive advantage because they are able to generate profitable business insights with accurate forecasting that encompasses ever-changing external factors. Prior to Prevedere, Rich was Director of IT Innovation and Strategy for Momentive, a global leader in Specialty Chemicals. While at Momentive, Rich noticed a significant void in the ways companies managed financial planning and analytics, which led to the birth of Prevedere’s innovative SaaS solution that ensures companies are looking at the right factors that drive business revenue and profit. As a forward-thinking predictive analytics thought leader, Rich has contributed to publications such as ChiefExecutive, Supply and Demand Chain Executive, Wired, Manufacturing Business Technology, CMSWire, Website Magazine and FORBES.

Andrew Duguay

Chief Economist

Prevedere

Andrew Duguay is a Chief Economist for Prevedere, a predictive analytics company that helps provides business leaders a real-time insight into their company’s future performance. Prior to his role at Prevedere, Andrew was a Senior Economist at ITR Economics. Andrew’s commentary and expertise have been featured in NPR, Reuters, and other publications. Mr. Duguay has an MBA and a degree in Economics. He has received a Certificate in Professional Forecasting from the Institute for Business Forecasting and Certificates in Economic Measurement, Applied Econometrics, and Time-Series Analysis and Forecasting from the National Association for Business Economics.

Andy McCartney

Director of Product Marketing

Prevedere

Andy is currently director of product marketing at Prevedere. Andy has worked with data and analytics vendors in Europe and North America for over 25 years, helping to position, message and market technology innovation to B2B enterprises. He has also consulted with startups, hi-growth ventures and Fortunes, establishing go-to-market strategies into many tech and data management market segments. Andy has a passion for developing roadmaps and pathways for new technologies to provide significant value and competitive differentiation for ambitious businesses.

Thursday, May 20, 2021

2021-05-20

Why Data & Analytics Leaders Are Embracing CDPs

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

1:00 PM

1:45 PM

The volume, variety, and velocity of data in the digital era has made it harder for analytics teams to help their marketing counterparts drive better customer experiences. In this session, we’ll share how companies like VF Corp. and HEINEKEN USA use a customer data platform to drive efficiencies for the analytics team that impact the bottom line.

Cory Munchbach

Chief Operating Officer

BlueConic

Cory has spent her career on the cutting edge of marketing technology and brings years working with Fortune 500 clients from various industries to BlueConic. Before joining the BlueCrew, she was an analyst at Forrester Research where she covered business and consumer technology trends and the fast-moving marketing tech landscape. A sought-after speaker and industry voice, Cory’s work has been featured in Venture Beat, Wired, AdAge, and AdWeek, as well as spoken at conferences such as FutureM, MITX, and the Association of National Advertisers. A life-long Bostonian, Cory has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Boston College and spends a considerable amount of her non-work hours on various volunteer and philanthropic initiatives in the greater Boston community. The rest of that time is spent hanging with family and friends; running around with her rescue dog; or – most likely of all – reading. Follow Cory on Twitter @CorinneJames.

Jackie Rousseau-Anderson

SVP, Customer Success

BlueConic

Jackie has spent her career at the intersection of data and customer success. Most recently, Jackie was a partner at ScaleHouse, where she helped data and analytics companies scale their commercial and product strategies. Before ScaleHouse, she served as Chief Client Officer at Simmons Research, where she spearheaded its client-first strategy, directed all sales and client service, led the custom research business, and helped transition Simmons from an Experian sub-brand to a stand-alone, private-equity-owned company. She also held various roles at Forrester Research and J.D. Power & Associates, innovating with clients on ways to bring data into their organizations. As a frequent speaker and lecturer, Jackie’s expertise has been cited in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and more. In addition to her current role, Jackie also serves as the lead for the Boston chapter of WIRe, advises the American Cancer Society’s Young Executive Committee, and is a Board Member of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals. The rest of her time is spent with family and friends, engaging in various physical pursuits, or reading.

Thursday, May 20, 2021

2021-05-20

Analytics Unite Clubhouse

1:50 PM - 2:05 PM

1:50 PM

2:05 PM

Thursday, May 20, 2021

2021-05-20

The Value of Analytics: An Investors' Perspective

2:05 PM - 2:35 PM

2:05 PM

2:35 PM

As retailers and consumer goods companies plan their future investment roadmap it is critical to not only explore their organization’s needs, but larger market trends. There is no better way to pinpoint where the industry is headed than to follow the big bets made by the “smart money” — and the smart money has always valued data and analytics. In this session, a panel of private equity executives, venture capitalist, and market analysts will explore current industry investment trends and why organizations with a deep commitment to analytics are more attractive to investors. They will discuss the new business models and data-driven strategies that are drawing the most interest from industry investors and how retailers and CGs can use this information to build the organization of the future.

Sapna Shah

Principal

Red Giraffe Advisors

Roger Freeman

Partner

SFW Capital Partners