2026 Speakers

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2026 Speakers

Loewe

Eva Baquedano

Managing Director SEA & Oceania
DFI Retail Group

Scott Price

Group Chief Executive
AEON360

Low Ngai Yuen

Managing Director
SM Supermalls

Steven S. Tan

President
Diageo

Roger Dunn

Global Retail Media Lead
National Retail Federation

Matt Shay

President and CEO
Comexposium

Ryf Quail

Managing Director, APAC
KPMG

Isabelle Allen

Global Head of Consumer and Retail
PwC

Rakesh Mani

Partner, Asia Pacific Consumer Markets Leader
KPMG

Anson Bailey

Head of Consumer & Retail, APAC

2025 Speakers



Rio Popeye Inaba


Chief Digital Innovation Officer

Rio “Popeye” Inaba is an accomplished executive with extensive experience driving digital transformation and innovation across diverse industries. As Chief Digital Innovation Officer at Suntory Holdings Limited, he leads the company’s digital transformation initiatives, blending a global perspective with deep regional expertise to deliver impactful results in the consumer goods sector.


Popeye began his career in the internet industry with AT&T Internet in the United States, where he built a strong foundation in digital business strategy. He later joined Rakuten, serving as President & Director at Rakuten Asia and spearheading the successful launch of the company’s e-commerce operations in Indonesia as President Director & CEO.


Subsequently, as Corporate Executive and Chief Innovation Officer at AEON, one of Japan’s largest conglomerates, Popeye led transformative projects that redefined AEON’s position as a pioneer in Japan’s retail sector.


Leveraging his extensive expertise in digital strategy, innovation, and leadership, Popeye continues to drive change at Suntory, creating new opportunities and delivering value in the rapidly evolving global market.

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