Emily Culp, Board Member, Mizzen + Main, Stio & Cordial
“The more you invest, the more you get out of this community of accomplished leaders. Ascendant facilitates discussions focused on multiple aspects of what leadership is today.”

PICTURED: Sarah Van Dyck, US Consumer Practice Lead, Egon Zehnder +
Lori Tauber Marcus, Member, Board of Directors, 24-Hour Fitness + Del Monte + Phunware

Aaron Magness, CMO, Thistle
"The Retail Ascendant has all of the criteria I look for in a conference: a diverse mix of companies and backgrounds, a transparent setting, and candid conversations."


Carrie Ask, CEO, Helly Hansen
"Ascendant broadens people’s horizons. You stretch my thinking."


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Retail Ascendant Council

Aaron Magness_2022

Aaron Magness

CMO
Thistle
Headshots_Amit Shah_2023

Amit Shah

Founder & CEO
Instalily.ai
Anddria Clack-Rogers Varnado_2022

Anddria Clack-Rogers Varnado

VP & GM, Consumer Business
Kohler
Andrew Clarke_2022

Andrew Clarke

CEO
francesca’s
Headshots_Andrew Tweed_2023

Andrew Tweed

GM, Shari's Berries
1-800-Flowers
Angela Caltagirone_2022

Angela Caltagirone

Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
PB5star
Headshots_Angela Hsu_2023

Angela Hsu

Advisor
Bed Bath & Beyond
Headshots_Antonio Sciuto_2023

Antonio Sciuto

SVP, Global Business Development Officer
Salesforce
Headshots_Babs Rangaiah_2023

Babs Rangaiah

CEO
cc:babs
Headshots_Brad Berens_2023

Brad Berens

Sr. Research Fellow & Strategic Advisor, Center for the Digital Future
USC Annenberg
Brian Beitler_2022

Brian Beitler

Founder & GM, Live Shop Ventures
Qurate Retail Group
Headshots_Brigitte Brady-Harris_2024

Brigitte Brady-Harris

VP, Marketing
Bed Bath & Beyond
Headshots_Brooke Partelow_2022

Brooke Partelow

Founder & CEO
NeonPixel
Headshots_Carlisle Connally_2023

Carlisle Connally

Global Head, Performance Marketing
Rosewood Hotel Group
Caroline Masullo_2022

Caroline Masullo

VP, Head, eCommerce Marketing
Ahold Delhaize
Charlie Cole_2022

Charlie Cole

CEO
Tribute Technology
Christie Raymond_2022

Christie Raymond

CMO
Kohl's
Curtis Kopf_Crop

Curtis Kopf

GVP, Global Customer Experience; CXO (former), REI
Insulet
Headshots_Damian Garbaccio_2023

Damian Garbaccio

Chief Business & Marketing Officer
Affinity Solutions
Headshots_Doug Jensen2_2024

Doug Jensen

SVP, GTM Analytics & Activation & Learning COE
Estée Lauder
Elpida Ormanidou_2022

Elpida Ormanidou

VP, Analytics & Insights (former)
PetSmart
Emily Culp_2022

Emily Culp

Chief Brand & Strategy Officer
BodyHealth
Headshots_Jenna Posner_2023

Jenna Posner

CDO
Solo Brands
Jennifer Kasper_2022

Jennifer Kasper

SVP, Media (former)
LVMH
Jill Larue-Rieser_2022

Jill Larue-Rieser

SVP, Chief Merchandising Officer (former)
California Closets
Headshots_Jim Ferolo_2022

Jim Ferolo

CDO
SVP Worldwide
Joe Megibow_2022

Joe Megibow

CEO
Casper
Headshots_Joe Milano_2024

Joe Milano

SVP, Digital
Tapestry
Headshots_Jordan Lustig_2023

Jordan Lustig

VP, Digital Product (former)
Williams-Sonoma
Josh Krepon_2022

Josh Krepon

President, US DTC & Global Digital
Steve Madden
Headshots_Kacie Mckee_2023

Kacie McKee

Head, Omni-Performance & Ecommerce Acceleration
Kenvue
Katherine Bahamonde Monasebian_2022

Katherine Bahamonde Monasebian

COO
Radwell International
Headshots_Kristin Morseman_2024

Kristin Morseman

SVP, Americas Digital Transformation
Shiseido
Headshots_Lacie Thompson_2023

Lacie Thompson

Chief Growth Officer
New Engen
Hanna_Andersson_Lisa_Perlmutter-headshot

Lisa (Kueffel) Perlmutter

Chief Customer Officer
Hanna Andersson
Mark-Rose-TransUnion

Mark Rose

Sr. Director, Strategy & Marketing Development
TransUnion
Headshots_Mike Dupuis_2024

Michael Dupuis

CDO
SPARC Group
Headshots_Mike Africa_2022

Mike Africa

CDO
Leslie's Poolmart
Headshots_Noam Paransky_2022

Noam Paransky

Chief Omni & Innovation Officer
Tapestry
Peter Callahan_2022

Peter Callahan

Co-Founder
Foundry.cc
Headshots_Rachel Frederick_2023

Rachel Frederick

VP & GM, eCommerce
Sur La Table
Rich Johnson_2022

Rich Johnson

Head, Sales
RTB House
Headshots_Ryan Bonifacino_2022

Ryan Bonifacino

Co-Founder
Clean Origin
Sabrina Cherubini_2022

Sabrina Cherubini

SVP, Brand & Digital
Hanky Panky
Headshots_Sandra Campos_2023

Sandra Campos

CEO
PetMeds® & PetCareRx
Headshots_Sarah Engel2_2023

Sarah Engel

President
January Digital
Headshots_Sarah Viet Wallis_2023

Sarah Viet Wallis

COO
Minted
Headshots_Scott Lux_2024

Scott Lux

Global EVP, Technology & Innovation
Esprit
Headshots_Sharonda Weatherspoon_2023

Sharonda Weatherspoon

SVP, Head, Retail Transformation, Client Development & Operations
Ralph Lauren
Headshots_Shawn Gold_2023

Shawn Gold

CEO
Pilgrim Soul
Headshots_Shiv Singh_2023

Shiv Singh

Advisor, Speaker, Investor & Author; Co-Foounder, AI Trailblazers
Savvy Matters
Headshots_Taryn Rayment_2022

Taryn Rayment

CMO
J.McLaughlin
Headshots_Theresa Palermo_2024

Theresa Palermo

SVP, Consumer Strategy & Marketing
Signet Jewelers
Headshots_tJ Papp_2023

TJ Papp

President
ISLE
Yasir Anwar_2022

Yasir Anwar

CTO & CDO
Williams-Sonoma
"I always love the RA crowd and it's a pleasure to be a part of the community."
Amit Shah
Amit ShahFounder, CEO, Instalily.ai
Retail Ascendant Council Member
"In our fast-paced industry, Retail Ascendant offers an opportunity to breathe + connect with my peers. We share challenges and help each other go-forward strategies … all in a nice (not-pushy sales) environment with industry leaders & partners who can get it done."
Sabrina Cherubini
Sabrina CherubiniSVP, Brand & Digital, Hanky Panky
Retail Ascendant Council Member

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2024 council fees start at $19,500 + sponsorships start at $15,500​
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