THE FUTURE OF RETAIL
Mentoro is all about creating connections. Often, we target the re industry as an ideal environment for our career, but simply need some guidance to better understand the opportunities the industry can offer. Sometimes you just need to have a conversation – a cup of COFFEE – with more seasoned professionals to hear about their background and experiences.
In this FUTURE OF RETAIL COHORT – MIAMI, we’ve regrouped mentors from various industries and areas of expertise including buying, distribution, design, e-commerce, sales, marketing, finance and technology.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS COHORT.
MEET OUR MENTORS
Alexandre Venturino
Chief Operating Officer
KAT BURKI SKINCARE
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a black espresso.
MANTRA: “We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them.” – Epictetus.
Alice Schnellbach
Regional Retail Director, Miami, Caribbean & Latin America
TIFFANY & CO.
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a vanilla latte.
MANTRA: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. – Benjamin Franklin
Charly Maltagliatti
Pan-Regional Client Partner, Miami
META
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… mate during the day, Spritz at night.
MANTRA: “The future has many names: For the weak, it means the unattainable. For the fearful, it means the unknown. For the courageous, it means opportunity” – Victor Hugo.
Christiano Marchesini
CEO and Co-Founder
E-CONTENT
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a great Pinot Noir during the evening or a well prepared espresso in the morning.
MANTRA: “Always be positive and follow your dreams. Everything needs to be aligned to get there and faith , energy, planning , experiences and vision are key factors for your success.”
Derek Yarbrough
Former Chief Marketing Officer
J.CREW & MADEWELL
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… iced decaf mocha with almond milk.
MANTRA: Always be yourself. And in business, constantly stay as close to your customer as possible and all good decisions flow from there.
Elodie Thellier
President, Latin America & Caribbean
BULGARI (LVMH)
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…tea or wine depending on the time.
MANTRA: Stop Wishing Start Doing
Florence Shaffer
CEO
BECOMING
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…tea or coffee. I love both!
MANTRA: Success follows clarity.
Francois Hourcastagnou
CEO
ALES GROUP USA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… black coffee no cream no sugar or a pint of Guinness.
MANTRA: Greatness is found in the agency of others.
Gabriela Neves
President
FACTORY360
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a mezcal paloma or margarita, really mezcal anything.
MANTRA: “If you want to go fast, go alone – if you want to go far, go together.”
Gueorgui Lago
District Director
WINN DIXIE STORES INC.
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a good cortadito coffee.
MANTRA: “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” – Winston Churchill
Guillermo Sanchez
Chief Marketing Officer
FIFCO USA
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… coffee until 5 pm and beer afterwards.
MANTRA: Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.
Hemant Kapadia
CFO
ANAPLAN
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a latte with extra shot.
MANTRA: Always remember you are empowered to use common sense.
IVONNE DE LA VEGA
Strategic Partnerships Specialist
MIAMI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (MIAMI DDA)
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a cafecito con leche during the day, or a nice pinot grigio in the evening.
MANTRA: God doesn’t always give you what you want, but He always gives you what you need.
Jan Gerits
International Retail Innovator
CONSULTANT
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…whatever inspires you!
MANTRA: I have been inspired by many and I have inspired many.
Jeremiah Bailey
Director of Store Design
STARBUCKS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… coffee (of course!)
MANTRA: Slow and Steady.
Julie Milroy
VP Supplier Development and Marketing
SOUTHERN GLAZER’S WINE & SPIRITS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… fine wine.
MANTRA: Some people dream of success, while others wake up and work hard it.
Kate Minner
Chief Marketing Officer
GRENDENE GLOBAL BRANDS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a very chilled and dirty martini!
MANTRA: You can do anything you put your mind to!
Lisa Kauffman
Chief Marketing & Experience Officer
STARBOARD GROUP
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…always – nonfat latte.
MANTRA: Be Yourself! Your personal brand differentiates you from everyone else.
Matilda Kalaveshi
Director of Brands
MANA FASHION SERVICES
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…and over again till we get it right.
MANTRA: Fail fast and fail forward.
Matt Marcotte
Founder and Principal
M2 COLLABORATIVE LLC.
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… an Arnold Palmer during the day and Vodka Gimlet at night.
MANTRA: The challenges of leadership are emotional and conversational, not rational and tactical.
Nadine Heubel
Senior Vice-President Operations, OneWorld, Airport Lounges, NA
SODEXO LIVE
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a coup of oat milk cappuccino in the morning or a nice glass of rose after 6PM.
MANTRA: Everything will be okay in the end, if it is not okay it is not the end.
Natacha Lamour-Nahim
President, North America & Caribbean
HUBLOT
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a nice cup of lavender honey oat milk late and a delicious homemade cake overlooking a scenic landscape.
MANTRA: Live a life of courage.
Natalia Rolle Phillips
Director, Human Resources
HEINEMANN AMERICAS, INC.
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… an oat milk latte in the morning, or an old fashion in the evening.
MANTRA: If nothing matters, then you get to decide what matters, so use the power wisely.
Olga Gareeva
Partner & Managing Director, Consumer Products, Strategy & Transformation
ALIXPARTNERS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… tea or wine.
MANTRA: If your dreams don’t scare you, they are not big enough.
Rodrigo Castro Foulkes
Sales Director
L’ORÉAL TRAVEL RETAIL AMERICAS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… a dry martini.
MANTRA: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” – Michael Jordan
Ruggero Mango
President
GIRARD-PERREGAUX AMERICAS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…
MANTRA:
Sarah Lubas
Vice President, Wholesale and US Retail Concessions
BURBERRY
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER …coffee or Spritz… I love both 😊
MANTRA: Say yes to new adventures.
Stephane Barraque
Managing Partner
TIMELESS DISTRIBUTIONS & VP DINH VAN AMERICAS
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a nice bottle of Burgundy wine.
MANTRA: The early bird catches the worm!
Tanguy De Buchet
Senior Vice-President, International
NEST NEW YORK
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a glass of Red Wine.
MANTRA:Where there is a will, there is a way!
Valerie Bihet
Director
THE VIBE AGENCY
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER… mojitos or champagne.
MANTRA: Let’s do it!
Veronika Sonsev
Co-Founder
COMMERCENEXT
I LIKE TO DISCUSS OVER…a craft cocktail or mocktail
MANTRA: “Visibility begets opportunity. Put yourself in a position to be seen.”
