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Global Retailing Conference
2011 Speakers Include:

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Terry J. Lundgren Terry J. Lundgren, Chairman, President & CEO, Macy’s, Inc.
Terry Lundgren is Chairman, President & CEO of Macy’s, Inc. He assumed his current titles in January 2004. Prior to this, he served as President & Chief Operating Officer, a title he assumed in March 2003 after having served as President & Chief Merchandising Officer since May 1997. Macy’s, Inc. is the parent company of Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s.
Martha Stewart Martha Stewart, Founder, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. From her award-winning magazine, Martha Stewart Living, to her bestselling product lines, Martha Stewart shares the creative principles and practical ideas that have made her America’s most trusted guide to stylish living.
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Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Hilfiger, Principal Designer and Visionary, Tommy Hilfiger Group
For 25 years, Tommy Hilfiger has brought classic, cool, American apparel to consumers around the world. His designs give time-honored classics a fresh look,
and his discerning taste has provided the foundation for the growth of a global brand.
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Roberto Orci Roberto Orci, President & CEO, Acento
Roberto Orci’s 30 years in marketing and advertising in Mexico, Canada and the US make him a leader in his field. He was a brand manager at Procter & Gamble (Mexico), VP Management Supervisor at Ogilvy & Mather in the U.S., Canada and Mexico; and until 2002, President of the fourth largest independent Hispanic Agency in the U.S., La Agencia de Orci.
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Jesse W. Curlee Jesse W. Curlee, President, Supima
Jesse W. Curlee graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in marketing. Jesse joined Supima headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona in October of 1979 and was named President in 1981. Supima promotes American Pima cotton in the U.S. and abroad and licenses the name and trademark worldwide to textile/apparel manufacturers and retailers. Supima’s headquarters are in Phoenix, but also has offices in New York and Fresno, California.
Claudio Del Vecchio Claudio Del Vecchio, CEO, Brooks Brothers
Claudio Del Vecchio, an international business entrepreneur, is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Retail Brand Alliance, Inc., a premier retail group with a portfolio of highly specialized fashion companies composed of Brooks Brothers and Carolee Designs. Mr. Del Vecchio is also Executive Director of Luxottica Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of eyewear.
Mike George Mike George, President & CEO, QVC
Mike George was named president of QVC, Inc., in November 2005 and CEO in April 2006. He is responsible for overseeing QVC’s operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and Italy. Under George's leadership, QVC has become a premier lifestyle brand and shopping destination.
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Alan J. Dabbiere Alan J. Dabbiere, Chairman, AirWatch
Alan Dabbiere is the chairman of AirWatch, a leader in enterprise-wide mobile device and WLAN management solutions, having joined the company in 2006. In his role, he drives the company’s vision, direction and growth plans. Dabbiere is also the president of AJD, LLC, a privately held investment company, and he serves on the board of PrimeRevenue, an Atlanta-based supply chain finance company.
Javier Polit Javier Polit, Chief Information Officer, Coca-Cola Bottling Investments Group
Javier Polit is the Chief Information Officer for the Bottling Investments Group of The Coca-Cola Company. In this role, he is responsible for setting strategic process enablement by leading the Information Technology function.
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Barbara Turf Barbara Turf, Chief Executive Office and President, Crate and Barrel
Barbara Turf is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Crate and Barrel. In this capacity, she oversees all operations and directs the company’s long term strategy, including international business development for Crate and Barrel and its retail divisions, CB2 and The Land of Nod.
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Dr. Ira Kalish Ira Kalish, Director of Global Economics, Deloitte Research
Dr. Ira Kalish is Director of Global Economics at Deloitte Research. He is an expert on global economic issues as well as the effects of economic, demographic, and social trends on the global business environment.
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Susan Lyne Susan Lyne, Chairman, Gilt Groupe
Susan Lyne serves as Chairman of Gilt Groupe, an innovative ecommerce company offering highly coveted products and experiences at insider prices. Susan joined the company as Chief Executive Officer in September 2008, less than a year after Gilt’s launch as a women’s apparel and accessories business.
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Raul Vazquez, EVP, Global eCommerce
As EVP and President of Walmart West, Raul Vazquez leads the West Geographic Business Unit of Walmart Stores, U.S.. He oversees Store Operations, Real Estate, Public Affairs, Supply Chain and Human Resources functions for 1,200 U.S. stores in 23 states. Read more
Jiri Nechleba, CEO, 4R Systems
4R helps leading retailers including Family Dollar Stores, The Vitamin Shoppe and Crate and Barrel drive significant profit improvement by applying an investment approach to their inventory and supply chains. At 4R, he led a strategic shift to a Solution-as-a-Service model that helps 4R clients quickly raise profitability by 100’s of basis points by “Profit Optimizing” their inventory and supply chains.
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Michael G. Archbold, President & Chief Operating Officer, Vitamin Shoppe
Mike Archbold is EVP, COO and CFO of The Vitamin Shoppe. In this capacity, he has leadership responsibility for all financial and operational functions of the company including: Retail Operations, Information Technology, Loss Prevention and Finance. Mr. Archbold joined the company in 2007.
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Jeff Elder, Vice President of Marketing , J. G. Boswell Company
As a vice president of the nation’s largest agricultural producer, Jeff oversees the sales and marketing of all Boswell crops, including pima cotton, tomato
paste, safflower oil and cottonseed oil. He is in his 14th year with the Pasadena, California-based company.
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