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2026 Speakers
Eva Baquedano
Managing Director SEA & OceaniaScott Price
Group Chief ExecutiveLow Ngai Yuen
Managing DirectorSteven S. Tan
PresidentRoger Dunn
Global Retail Media LeadMatt Shay
President and CEORyf Quail
Managing Director, APACIsabelle Allen
Global Head of Consumer and RetailRakesh Mani
Partner, Asia Pacific Consumer Markets LeaderAnson Bailey
Head of Consumer & Retail, APAC2025 Speakers
Alex Rezvan
Founder
Alex Rezvan stands at the forefront of retail transformation, bringing over two decades of pioneering leadership and strategic innovation to global brands. His visionary approach has consistently delivered breakthrough results, generating over $1.5 billion in net new revenue and redefining customer experiences across continents.
In his leadership at Verizon, Alex transformed their global retail consultancy practice, laying a foundation for significant industry innovation. Later, at Microsoft, he revolutionized the UK retail vertical, further solidifying his reputation as a transformative industry figure. Notably, spearheading groundbreaking store-of-the-future initiatives for global brands including Pandora, Carrefour, Boots, Target, Tesco, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Clarks, Asda, and JD Sports.
As the founder of leading platforms — The Retail Podcast, RetailNews.AI, and Retail.News, Alex shapes critical dialogues, delivering strategic insights and consultancy widely recognized in global retail communities. His authoritative perspectives are shared through international keynotes, his influential book, "The Future of Retail," and interactive workshops.
Committed to nurturing industry talent, Alex frequently hosts hackathons, mentors emerging retail leaders, and leverages his expertise from Harvard's Disruptive Strategy program to inspire future retail innovation.
Alex continues to drive the future of retail forward, making profound impacts on brands, businesses, and leaders worldwide.