Brand Innovators has formed the Brand Innovators Retail Board, an exclusive advisory group that will guide the company’s rapidly expanding presence in the retail, commerce, and shopper-marketing sectors.
The newly established board, led by Brand Innovators President of Sports and Retail Trey Holder and Vice President Vito Maranzano brings together senior executives from the nation’s most influential retail and omnichannel brands. The mission: shape the future of consumer engagement, innovation and partnership strategy across the evolving retail landscape.
The Retail Board will play a pivotal role in advising Brand Innovators on strategic initiatives, emerging trends, data-driven solutions, experiential retail opportunities, and partnership models across the dynamic retail ecosystem.
Representing global retail leaders across department stores, beauty, pharmacy, mass retail, office supply, and grocery, the Brand Innovators Retail Board brings together a powerhouse collective that reflects the full spectrum of modern retail operations and customer experience. These leaders will collaborate with Brand Innovators to develop breakthrough strategies that help brands and retailers innovate, connect with consumers, and accelerate commerce growth.
“We’re thrilled to bring together such an exceptional group of retail leaders whose expertise reflects the rapidly evolving retail landscape and will help us continue elevating the value we deliver across the Brand Innovators ecosystem” stated Holder.
Maranzano added, “This board represents the forward-thinking leadership needed to navigate today’s dynamic commerce environment and will play a critical role in shaping what’s next for our partners and the industry at large.”
Retail Board Members
- Keri Grant, VP Strategy, Bloomingdale’s
- Ann Cambria, VP Global Marketing, Levi’s
- MaryBeth George, VP Brand Experience Marketing, Target
- Justin Breton, Head of Brand Partnerships & Emerging Experiences, Walmart
- Yelena Cashion, Head of Brand Partnerships, Staples
- Jorge Alfonso, Head of Digital Merchandising, Kroger
- Amy Hogan, Head of Pharmacy Marketing, Walgreens
- Mario Mijares, VP of Marketing, Loyalty and Monetization, 7 – 11
- Derek Gaskins, Head of Guest Experience, BP
- Ashley Shapiro, VP of Marketing, American Eagle Outfitters
- Amanda Bailey, VP of Marketing, Lowes
- Trey Holder, President Retail, Sports & Entertainment, Brand Innovators
- Vito Maranzano, VP of Content Retail, Brand Innovators
The establishment of the Retail Board underscores the increasing complexity and importance of retail in today’s fast-moving marketing environment. As consumer behaviors shift and retail channels diversify, this board will lead conversations on what’s next in physical-digital integration, personalization, loyalty ecosystems, omnichannel content, in-store innovation, and the future of customer experience.
The Brand Innovators Retail Board is structured to provide a meaningful forum for collaboration, problem-solving, and thought leadership. Board members will share insights into emerging technologies, changing shopper expectations, innovative merchandising models, loyalty and retention strategies, and the evolving relationship between retail media networks and brand partners.
With the support and strategic guidance of the Brand Innovators Retail Board, Brand Innovators is positioned to strengthen its role as the leading community for marketers navigating retail transformation. The board will influence long-term planning and help shape Brand Innovators initiatives, including high-impact retail summits, innovation labs, content programming, and brand-retailer partnership forums.
“We are entering a transformative era in retail, marked by new consumer behaviors, advanced technology, and deeper brand-retailer collaboration,” said Brandon Gutman, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Brand Innovators. “With this exceptional group of experts, we are ready to help brands and retailers accelerate growth and rethink the future of commerce.”
Stay tuned for ongoing updates on how the Brand Innovators Retail Board will help steer the next wave of retail innovation and how their collective leadership will influence the broader industry in the years ahead.
