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Gen Z Retailers

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey at our gathering, where knowledge, connections, and memories await!

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The Two Natalies

For all questions on the day reach out to Natalie or Natalie. We’re here to assist you every step of the way!

                    

 Natalie Quinn                     Natalie Gillon                         

Monday, September 11th at The Soho Hotel, London W1

8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Programme

Networking Breakfast followed by an inclusive morning program curated by Rarely Heard Voices, for Gen Z Retail executives, and future retail leaders. We will promptly start at 8:30 am.

Gen Z Retailers learn from leaders. Brace yourself for an extraordinary morning at the Inaugural Gen Z Retail Summit by Rarely Heard Voices. We'll explore ground-breaking insights, engage in riveting discussions, and unlock a treasure trove of knowledge to empower your retail endeavours.

Bicester Village with memBrain and the Rarely Heard Voices community (9 September - 30 November)

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey at our gathering, where knowledge, connections, and memories await!

 

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Running Order:

  • 9:25 am - 9:55 am:
    • Moses Rashid, Founder and CEO, The Edit LDN in conversation with Andreas Tzortzis, Former Creative Director, Brand Voice + Content, Apple
  • 9:58 am - 10:18 am:
    • Daniel Pickering-Fletcher, Head of Retail and Client Services, Orlebar Brown, UK
  • 10:21 am - 10:41 am:
    • Barry McGeough, President at Ponto Footwear, USA
  • 10:41 am - 10:56 am:
    • Coffee Break
  • 10:59 am - 11:19 am:
    • Purva Gupta, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Lily AI
  • 11:22 am - 11:42 am:
    • Chantal Khoueiry, Chief Culture Officer, The Bicester Village Shopping Collection and Founder, Brides do Good, in conversation with Sarah Bartlett, Consultant, Group Business Innovation, Bicester Collection
  • 11:45 am - 12:05 pm:
    • Tracy Gray, Founder Tracy Gray Company, in conversation with Alissa Gray
  • 12:08 pm - 12:28 pm:
    • Martin Newman, Customer Centricity
  • 12:31 pm - 12:46 pm:
    • Brendan Dorrian, Founder, Rarely Heard Voices

Contact Information

 

The Two Natalies

For all questions on the day reach out to Natalie or Natalie. We’re here to assist you every step of the way!

                    

 Natalie Quinn                     Natalie Gillon                         

 

Dietary Requirements

We want to ensure your culinary experience is just as memorable as the Leaders’ gathering itself. If you have any dietary requirements, if you have any dietary requirements please tell us ASAP, and our amazing Sarah Smyth will make sure your needs are catered to. Email Sarah.Smyth@rarelyheardvoices.com and consider your taste buds in safe hands!

 

Dress Code

Unleash your inner fashion guru and join us in the stylish realm of 'Conference Casual.' This dress code strikes the perfect balance between comfort and professionalism, allowing you to express your unique style while keeping things relaxed and engaging.

 

Hotel Reservations

We've gone the extra mile to secure exclusive discounted rates for the Leaders’ gathering attendees. Snag your room at The Intercontinental Hotel, 1 Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7QY by clicking here. Remember, these discounted room-rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so act fast to ensure your luxurious stay. The Intercontinental Hotel offers the best-discounted rate available, less than the prevailing rate, at the time the reservation is made. Alternatively, if The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London, W1D3DH, suits your fancy, click here to secure your discounted room. The Soho Hotel, and its group properties, are offering 15% off the prevailing rate. Please quote “Rarely Heard Voices” at the time of booking to be entitled to the preferential rates. The same rule applies - early birds get the best nest!

 

Transportation

We've got you covered when it comes to getting around town.

For The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London, W1D3DH:

  • Click here for directions.
  • Conveniently located just a three-minute walk from the Dean Street Exit of Tottenham Court Road Tube Station. Easy access awaits!
  • On-street parking is available, and if you prefer a nearby car park, look no further than Q Park, Poland Street, London W1F 7NQ. Find more information here.

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Megan Livesey
Buyer
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Alice Davis
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Joella Grace Yeap
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Ella Gould
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Deepti Manjee
Managing Director, Beauty & Wellness
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Laurie Champagne
Chief Marketing Officer
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Sharon Keegan
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Toyosi Adeniregun
Fashion Communications Admin
Primark
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Phil Parkin
Store Design Manager
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Svetlana Smirnova


Dian Baidoo-Forrest
Senior Assistant Buyer
Lipsy London
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Darren Poulter
Chief Commercial Officer
Smiley
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Paige Perkins


Purva Gupta
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
Lily AI
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Claire Rodrigues Lee
Founder and Director
Neon
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Michelle Stephens
GM Propositions planning manager
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Yasmin Bithrey
Planner
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Katie Evans
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Martin Newman
Board Advisor
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Gavin George
Chief Executive Officer
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Alice Pickworth
Print Designer
Bohoo plc
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Jacqueline Farrell
Education Director
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Emily Dey
Owner of Dey Studios and Designer at Summit UK
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Moses Rashid
Chief Executive Officer & Founder of The Edit LDN - a Global Omnichannel Marketplace for Sneakers, Streetwear & Luxury.
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Katie Butterworth


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Account Executive
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Senior Comnications Executive,
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Juliet Fillingham
Buying director
Lipsy
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Online Tradig Assistant Merchandiser
Bohoo plc
United Kingdom

Sara Griffiths
Junior Buyer
Lipsy London
United Kingdom

Ben Eddington
Owner
Summit UK
United Kingdom

Santiago Dollero
Creative Director
Pony boy
United States of America

Joanne Scott


Australia

Scott Mendelson


USA

Orla Prendiville
Nutrition Manager
Starbucks

Robyn Shreiber
Vice President Food Service
J&J Snack Foods Corp
USA

Millie Icke
Store Manager
Marks & Spencer

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Consumer equity analyst
Aviva Investors
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Sam Small
Buying Manager
Lipsy
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Olivia Humphrey
Senior Assistant Buyer
URBN
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Grace Parker
Junior Buyer
Brand Alley
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Daniel Pickering-Fletcher
Head of Retail and Client Services
Orlebar Brown

Darcie Stevenson
Ecommerce Merchandiser
Johnstons of Elgin

Chantal Khoueiry
Chief Culture Officer, The Bicester Village Shopping Collection and Founder, Brides do Good
The Bicester Village Shoppping Collection
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Leandra Dwyer
Asset Manager
Peel L&P

Georgia page
Junior Buyer
Lipsy London
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JJ Jenkins
Retail Graduate
Marks and Spencer
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Martin Masson
Sales Manager (Wholesale)
Johnstons of Elgin

Conor Baker
Senior Assistant Buyer - Branded Sports
Next
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Jill Butterworth
Partner
Campton Partners
United Kingdom

Jess Ashby
Product Manager - Search
John Lewis Partnership
United Kingdom

Lewis Gilbert
Assistant Buyer
BrandAlley
United Kingdom

Emma Rose Atherton
Owner/Creative Director
EROSA

Lisa Shapiro


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Deborah Patton
Managing Director
The Robin Report

Elizabeth Jarrold
Generalist Graduate - Windsor Framework Lead
Marks and Spencer
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Anna Berry


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Beate Schaaf
Director Sales International
TeeGschwendner GmbH
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Jasmin Wheeler
Product Lead
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Anju Mahbubani
Commercial Director
Shaun Leane
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Alexandra Hastie
Marketing Manager
Ann Summers
United Kingdom

Roshnee Dattani
Senior Beverage Developer
Starbucks

Sarah Bartlett
Consultant, Executive Communications
The Bicester Village
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Sophie Raeburn
Assistant Buyer
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Busola Egunnike
Assistant Development Manager
Marks and Spencer
United States of America

Ken Pilot
Founder
Ken Pilot Ventures

Tina Sharkey
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
USC Iovine and Young Academy
USA

Ruby Dickson
Online Planning Assistant Manager
Marks and Spencer
United Kingdom

Tilda Fuller
Fashion and Print Designer

Zia Zareem-Slade


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Tracy Gray

Tracy Gray Companies

Aoibhe Stanciulescu
Head Of Merchandising
Lipsy
United Kingdom

Isabelle Pennington-Edmead
Founder and Designer
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Ellen Lumley
Generalist Graduate: International Supply Chain
Marks and Spencer
United Kingdom

Barry McGeough
President
Ponto Footwear
United States

Hazel Joce
Buyers Assistant
Lipsy London
United Kingdom

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Assistant Buyer
Bohoo plc
United Kingdom

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Associate PR & Marketing Manager
URBN
United Kingdom

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Network Engagement Manager
Tessiant
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