West Coast
Executive Retreat
Thursday, January 29th - Friday, January 30th
at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego
Join our exclusive, invite-only executive retreat in Del Mar, where you'll engage in off-the-record discussions and network with fellow C-level leaders. Enjoy a gourmet dinner at Addison, one of just 13 three-star Michelin restaurants in the U.S., and choose from a range of activities including a round of golf or an interactive cooking experience. This retreat offers the perfect setting for transformative conversations and meaningful connections in an unforgettable environment.
The Networking
You'll Be in Great Company!
Current RSVPs:
Jens Hansen, CIO, Adidas
Savio Thattil, President, ALO Yoga
Masako Konishi, EVP of Merchandising & Buying, ALO Yoga
Julie Levin, GM | Head of US Digital Marketplace, Allbirds
Olivia Gentin, COO, Anine Bing
Jeff Gerstel, Chief Marketing Officer, B&H Photo Video
Katie Babineau, CMO, Beyond Yoga
Jon Kosoff, Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Boot Barn
Max Lishanshky, CMO, Cuyana
Adrian Rohr, Vice President Marketing, CRM, Fabletics
Connor Dault, CMO, Gruns
Jocelyn T., Vice President, Digital Experience, iHerb, LLC
Caryn Wasser, Chief Brand Officer, Little Spoon
Ben Lewis, Co-Founder + CEO, Little Spoon
Renee Halvorsen, Chief Marketing Officer, Marine Layer
Heather Bennett, President, Michaels Stores
Sarah Wallis, Chief Operating Officer, Minted
Theresa Lim, Vice President of E-commerce, Movado Group, Inc
Kerry Konrady, Chief Marketing Officer, OluKai
Morgan Makowski Griffith, Head of Digital, Americas, On
Jessica Ozella, Senior Vice President, Ecommerce & Growth Marketing, Reformation
Vadim Parizher, VP of Technology, Taco Bell
Carolyn Pollock, Former Chief Marketing Officer, Tailored Brands, Inc.
Amy Carr, Chief Marketing and Digital Officer, ThirdLove
Erik Quade, Chief Information Officer, Tillys
The Venues
Join us for two days at the luxurious Fairmont Grand Del Mar, a 5-star resort, home to Southern California’s only 3-star Michelin Restaurant, Addison.
5300 Grand Del Mar Court
San Diego, CA
5200 Grand Del Mar Way
San Diego, CA
This Year’s Agenda
Thursday, January 29th
6:00 PM
Dinner @ Addison
Dinner Panel: The Rise of Agentic Commerce
SPEAKERS:
Jessica Ozella, SVP, Ecommerce & Growth Marketing, Reformation
Julie Levin, VP, US Digital, Allbirds
Amy Carr, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, ThirdLove
Kaila Fleisig, Head of Sales Engineering, Sierra
Night Cap @ Addison
Overnight accommodations for Thursday night (only) included with registration
Approx
9:00 PM
Content & Afternoon Networking @ Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Friday, January 30th
10:40 AM
Morning Yoga
7:00 AM
Breakfast Service Begins
8:00 AM
Opening Keynote: From Storefronts to Screens—A Journey of Leadership and Transformation
SPEAKERS:
Bree Casart, SVP and Chief Customer Officer, Shutterfly
Moderator: Carolyn Pollock, Frmr CMO, Tailored Brands
9:00 AM
Roundtables
1) Omnichannel and Retail Expansion Strategies - Led by Renee Halvorsen, CMO, Marine Layer
2) Talent, Culture and Organizational Structure in the Age of AI - Led by Justin Wexler, General Partner, WndrCo
3) Brandformance in Practice: Blending Brand and Performance for Retail Success
4) Elevating the Customer Experience - Led by Jeff Gerstel, CMO, B&H Photo Video
9:55 AM
11:15 AM
Break
Panel: Optimizing Talent in the Age of AI
SPEAKERS:
Katie Babineau, CMO, Beyond Yoga
Adrian Rohr, Vice President Marketing, CRM, Fabletics
Vadim Parizher, VP of Technology, Taco Bell
Moderator: Jon Kosoff, CDO, Boot Barn
Lunch
11:50 AM
Closing Keynote: How a Challenger Brand Earns Trust at Scale
SPEAKERS:
Ben Lewis, CEO, Little Spoon
Caryn Wasser, Chief Brand Officer, Little Spoon
Interviewer: Sarah Wallis, Chief Operating Officer, Minted
12:50 PM
Afternoon Networking with Peers (Choice of)
1:25 PM
a) A Round of Golf
b) A Cooking Challenge
Farewell Drinks
Approx.
4:00 PM
