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Leading retail technology thought leader, influencer and strategist who analyzes trends and drives strategic change. Valued advisor of retail and technology companies, who knows and loves retail business and has a proven track record of driving business growth and profitability. A leader who relies on exceptional vision, intellect, intuition, empathy and drive to exceed business objectives. At IDC Retail Insights, I have driven double digit growth many years in a row by identifying and driving programs and strategies to grow business. I made the IDC Retail Insights organization a research and advisory firm to work with, and received personal recognition as the individual that coined the term omnichannel, which is now widely used to describe the seamless customer centric approach to converged physical-digital business. IDC recognized my remarkable contribution by awarding me the esteemed James Peacock Memorial Award for Research in 2013.I have been named a top 10 retail influencer 4 years in a row, and enjoy the opportunity to work with people at 100s of companies that are much smarter than me. But I also enjoy identifying exceptional talent and facilitating collaboration. It is through my teams research, rigorous analysis and strategic development that IDC Retail Insights has become the recognized leader of worldwide retail technology research and advisory firms. In summary:· I am an influencer and change agent· I am an innovator and strategist· I drive global business success· I have vision, experience and empathy· I lead teams of smart people to exceed expectations