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Thomas Kurian

CEO

Google Cloud

Thomas joined Google in November 2018 as the CEO of Google Cloud. Prior to Google, Thomas spent 22 years at Oracle, where most recently he was president of product development. Before that, Thomas worked at McKinsey as a business analyst and engagement manager. His nearly 30 years of experience have given him a deep knowledge of engineering, enterprise relationships, and leadership of large organizations.

Thomas’ degrees include an MBA in administration and management from Stanford University as an Arjay Miller Scholar and a BSEE in electrical engineering and computer science from Princeton University where he graduated summa cum laude. Thomas serves as a member of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Advisory Council and the Princeton University School of Engineering Advisory Council.

Paul Gaffney

SEVP and Chief Technology Officer

Kohl’s

Paul Gaffney, senior executive vice president, chief technology officer, is responsible for all technology, information and digital platforms supporting Kohl’s omnichannel business.

Paul joined Kohl’s in 2019. Prior to Kohl’s, Paul served in a number of technology leadership roles, including chief technology officer of Dick’s Sporting Goods, where he led the company’s digital transformation, and senior vice president of information technology at The Home Depot, where he was responsible for the organization’s software engineering, user-centered design, and applications. Paul has also held leadership roles at Keeps Inc., AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah, and Desktone, Inc. Paul has more than 25 years of technology experience.

John Solomon

VP, Chrome OS

Google

John Solomon is the vice president of Chrome OS at Google. John drives all aspects of the commercial strategy and execution for the Chrome operating system.

John is a highly versatile and strategic technology business leader. Before joining Google, John was the VP of enterprise and government at Apple, leading the company’s strategic entry into the US enterprise market across private and public sectors. Prior to that, he had a long career at HP, culminating in multiple SVP roles across both printing and PC business units, and running a $20B P&L.

John earned his MBA in business from the University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business, and he holds a Bachelor of Science in engineering from Stellenbosch University (South Africa).

Kiran Mani

Managing Director, Retail

Google

Kiran Mani is the managing director for Google’s retail sector, based out of Mountain View, CA. He’s responsible for Google’s revenue and sales engagements in the retail space across multiple sectors – automotive, healthcare, sports goods, footwear, fashion, grocery, and furniture. He’s also an active investor and advisor to startups focused on technology, emerging markets, and the nonprofit space.

Kiran is a qualified chartered accountant and a chartered financial analyst. Prior to Google, he founded Fosbury Flop – a startup that consulted on impact and innovation by connecting the dots between consumer psychology and communication technology. Prior to that, he served as the director of marketing at Microsoft India and VP of hardware marketing for IBM Asia Pacific, based out of Singapore.

Bill Kiss

Head of Digital,
Ecommerce and Retail Strategy

Ace Hardware

Bill Kiss is the head of digital, ecommerce and retail strategy at Ace Hardware Corporation. Bill’s accountabilities include designing and implementing an omnichannel brand position,running the online business unit, and innovating and improving the overall retail business model for the company.

Prior to Ace, Bill was chief marketing officer for Sears Holdings, the parent company of Sears and Kmart, where he oversaw the company’s marketing strategy and spend of print, broadcast, and digital.

Carrie Tharp

VP of Retail & Consumer

Google Cloud

Carrie Tharp is the VP of retail and consumer at Google Cloud. Carrie is responsible for creating and executing Google Cloud’s global product, partner, and go-to-market strategies in the retail industry, helping retail and consumer businesses unlock the power of the cloud, machine learning, and AI to drive value for their businesses and improve customer experiences.

Prior to Google, Carrie gained a broad range of experience in the retail sector through a range of CXO roles across different segments. Most recently, Carrie was at the Neiman Marcus Group, where she served as chief digital and marketing officer and was responsible for all aspects of its ecommerce business across Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Last Call, and Horchow brands.

Michelle Pacynski

VP, Digital Innovation

Ulta Beauty

As VP of digital innovation at Ulta Beauty, Michelle Pacynski is responsible for future-proofing Ulta. This newly formed team is focused on connecting digital and physical journeys by leading thought and discovering technology to help create a differentiated and relevant guest experience.

Prior to this role, she was VP of IT for guest-facing systems at Ulta Beauty. Before joining Ulta, Michelle spent over five years with The RoomPlace as CIO. In this role, she served as a key member of the leadership team that transitioned the organization from a family-owned, locally focused home furnishings retailer to one owned by private equity and focused on growth. Earlier in her career, Michelle held positions from program manager to CTO at various organizations, including Sears Holding Corporation.

Ravindra Sunku

Director of IT,

Stitch Fix

Ravindra Sunku is the director of IT at Stitch Fix responsible for global infrastructure, corporate SaaS applications, endpoints, and identity platforms. He was the second employee in IT in 2015 and was instrumental in building their digital native corporate IT platforms and the team of 52 supporting over 9,000 employees across 14 office and warehouse locations in the US and UK.

Sanjeev Singh

CTO

Bed Bath & Beyond

Sanjeev Singh is the chief technology officer at Bed Bath & Beyond, a leading North American retailer for home and heartfelt life events. Sanjeev is leading the digital transformation for the company by redefining the online customer experience with integrated frontend technologies, cloud, and machine learning. He is also responsible for creating seamless omnichannel journeys across web, mobile, stores, and contact centers by leveraging data and marketing technologies. Prior to joining Bed Bath & Beyond, Sanjeev was the CIO at Follett Corporation (edtech company, Chicago) and JoS A. Bank (men’s retailer, Baltimore). He is an avid cricket fan, loves conversations about self-driving cars, and enjoys delicious cuisines at fusion restaurants.

Neelima V. Sharma

Senior Vice President, Technology E-commerce, Marketing & Merchandising

Lowe’s

As senior vice president, technology e-commerce, marketing and merchandising, Neelima Sharma is responsible for driving all aspects of Lowes e-commerce technology for B2C and B2B businesses, as well as technology to enable marketing and merchandising efforts. She joined Lowe’s in 2017.

Neelima has more than 25 years of experience building technology products and solutions that drive business outcomes, simplify operations and enhance the customer experience by leveraging data and analytics and continuing to evolve and modernize the technology footprint. Prior to her current role, Neelima was vice president, technology e-commerce at Lowe’s. Before joining Lowe’s, Neelima served as senior director and head of technology for Staples' $8 billion B2B e-commerce business. Previously, she successfully led many transformational technology initiatives that delivered outstanding results at multiple companies, including Staples, JP MorganChase and Deloitte.

Luiz Gustavo Martinez

Customer Engineer

Santo Enterprises

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Customer Engineer

Santo Enterprises

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Customer Engineer

Santo Enterprises

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Customer Engineer

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Customer Engineer

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Customer Engineer

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Customer Engineer

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Luiz Gustavo Martinez

Customer Engineer

Santo Enterprises

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Luiz Gustavo Martinez

Customer Engineer

Santo Enterprises

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Luiz Gustavo Martinez

Customer Engineer

Santo Enterprises

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Luiz Gustavo Martinez

Customer Engineer

Santo Enterprises

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Luiz Gustavo Martinez

Customer Engineer

Santo Enterprises

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Luiz Gustavo Martinez

Customer Engineer

Santo Enterprises

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Luiz Gustavo Martinez

Customer Engineer

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Customer Engineer

Santo Enterprises

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