Luxury Interactive 2015 (past event)
October 13 - 15, 2015
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Previously Peter worked as Creative Director at the renowned Manhattan Marketing & Public Relations agency, Nike Communications, developing communication strategy and campaign execution for luxury lifestyle brands such as Jaguar, Moet & Chandon, Burberry Beauty, Vacheron Constantin, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Rosewood Hotels and Piper-Heidsieck Champagne.
Peter also previously worked at L’Oreal USA running communications for the cult Japanese cosmetics brand shu uemura and as a consultant for Procter & Gamble Prestige Beauty developing PR communication strategy for Fine Fragrances such as Yohji Yamamoto, Helmut Lang, Hugo Boss and Lacoste.
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Prior to joining Moda Operandi, Keiron was CEO of Bonfaire, a company he founded in 2012 that was acquired by Moda Operandi in 2013. The revolutionary site was one of the only on-line destinations to offer first access to next season’s designer shoes, handbags and accessories for pre-order.
Keiron McCammon was one of the early co-founders of Poshmark, the leading, mobile-first, social commerce marketplace for women’s fashion and also co-founded Kaboodle, Inc. a social shopping site allowing visitors to discover, recommend and share products. Kaboodle was founded in 2005 and launched in 2006 and acquired by Hearst Corporation in 2007. During the company’s launch period Keiron lost his left arm, below the elbow, after being electrocuted as a result of a near fatal paragliding accident in Colombia, South America.
Prior to his independently developed ventures, Mr. McCammon was Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Versant. He co-authored, "Core Java Data Objects" published by Sun Microsystems and has given tutorials and presentations at numerous technology conferences. He has BS in Computer Science from Exeter University in the United Kingdom and is also an Ironman Triathlete.
Prior to DWR, Simmons helped launch the bicycle start-up, PUBLIC Bikes, and video game start-up, Simraceway. As any early evangelist of social media, Simmons led the marketing team at Six Apart (now SAY Media), a leading blogging services business.
With Sipos’ guidance, St. Regis has also taken special care to partner with brand ambassadors, called St. Regis Connoisseurs, who share the brand’s commitment to excellence and speak to its guests’ passions while offering an authentic connection to the St. Regis heritage. Currently, talented Fashion Designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig from Marchesa, and Jason Wu currently serve as St. Regis Connoisseurs. Additionally, celebrated polo player and first-ever St. Regis Connoisseur, Nacho Figueras, advises St. Regis on its global polo programming. Sipos also spearheads St. Regis’ traditional advertising as well as online and social media platforms, including the development of St. Regis microsites tailored to special projects and brand hallmarks such as family travel, rituals, St. Regis Aficionado, and signature St. Regis Butler Service. In addition, Daphne managed the launch and oversees the publishing of Beyond, The St. Regis Magazine, an in-room and online magazine dedicated to art, design, style and adventure- the passions of the St. Regis guest.
Sipos’ career with Starwood began in October 2002, when she was hired as a Senior Marketing Analyst. In 2009, she became the Global Brand Manager for St. Regis, and in 2013 she was promoted to her current position.
Manhattan-based Sipos is a leader in her field, with almost 15 years of experience in strategic marketing. She received a BS in commerce from the University of Virginia with concentrations in marketing, management and international business. Daphne is a working mother who has a passion for travel and adores living in New York City.
Prior to joining Viceroy, Mary established and led the e-commerce division at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company for nearly seven years – collaborating closely with Marriott International. At Ritz-Carlton she was responsible for driving all e-commerce marketing activities including leading extensive B2C/B2B website redesigns, overseeing website operations, establishing mobile and retail sites, as well as launching translated e-commerce enabled websites in Chinese and Japanese. She has extensive experience in establishing and growing e-commerce business lines and conducting feasibility studies.
Prior to joining Ritz, Ms. Bennett managed marketing for the International Trade Center in Washington, DC. Mary commenced her role within digital in the late 1990s with The Nature Conservancy, where she helped create their interactive department. Mary graduated with honors from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing.
Director, Global Marketing Communications and Content
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Prior to this position, Ramsey held the title of General Manager, Retail Marketing & Launch Strategy at Audi of America with responsibility for cross-functional launch execution from 2008-2012, accomplishing successful major launch introductions for the Audi Q5, A8, A7, A6 and complete TDI and Audi S-model lineups. Ramsey was also previously responsible for Audi retail marketing activities consisting of Audi Dealer Advertising Group media and advertising, regional marketing strategy and execution, and in-dealership point of sale marketing.
Prior to her current role, Mai Nozoe served as the first Vice President of Creative Operation for Moda Operandi where she was responsible for developing their first branding print campaign and global photo studio operations.
From 2005-2012, Mai Nozoe was responsible for developing the first in house creative department at Michael Kors. During the time she worked there, the company developed their lifestyle store concept from inception to 200 global stores, began their catalog / ecommerce business, developed their licensing business in watch, fragrance, eyewear, and men's underwear, and went through an initial public offering in 2011. She worked directly with Michael Kors on all creative endeavors including the concept and execution of global advertising campaigns and brand identity. During the time the company went public, Mai was responsible for working with the executive team to develop the roadshow presentation.
Through her experience, Mai has had the opportunity of working with some of the greatest photography talents in the fashion industry including Mario Testino, Nick Knight, Enrique Badulescu, Laspata Decaro, and Ruven Afanador.
In 2011, Lauren began to lead Customer Experience Visioning for the company and most recently added Omni-Channel. She first joined EILEEN FISHER focusing on Special Projects before leading company operations as the Director of Facilities. She led environmental programs, real estate leasing and developed health & safety for the company’s many facilities, renowned for sustainability and responsible design.
Lauren started her leadership path in Human Resources at the Accor Hotels Group where she gained experience in organizational development, planning and operations, and facilitating workshops across the country focused on creating organizational environments that empowered individuals and teams to deliver sustainable results. She then moved to consult and build strategic programs in promotions and sponsorships for financial institutions before finding her home at EILEEN FISHER in 1997.
Justin has spent the last ten years learning every facet of the fashion business. From wholesale and retail to manufacturing and design to supply-chain logistics and technology, Justin has been intimately involved in each area for both start-ups and established companies.
Previously, Ms. Kyaw was at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. where she was responsible for the company’s digital media strategy and planning for general and multicultural markets. Ms. Kyaw also held a variety of roles in customer relations, strategy, experiential marketing, partnerships and product marketing.
Ms. Kyaw has been quoted in industry and news publications, such as Advertising Age and The Wall Street Journal. She has spoken at various conferences and is a mentor for Advertising Women of New York and a former board member of thinkLA.
Ms. Kyaw received a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and an MBA from the University Of Southern California Marshall School Of Business.
Prior to her time at Shopbop, Ms. Sathaye served as Vice President of Special Projects for men’s apparel company Alton Lane. She spent 5 years in strategy consulting, most recently with Bain & Company, where she focused on both Fortune 500 and mid-market retail and consumer goods clients, as well as private equity advisory.
Ms. Sathaye holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, where she graduated with honors, and an M.S. in Systems Engineering and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. She currently lives in New York City with her husband and son.
Jeanice has found her passion in the digital space where her strategic vision allows her to effortlessly lead several multi-disciplinary teams. Her current responsibilities include managing all consumer facing websites from the OEM to the dealer level, all social media channels and relationship marketing campaigns as well as the Lexus Dealer Marketing Covenant and the LexusTV Digital Signage program which is focused on enhancing the Lexus customer experience.
Previously, Lee held the position of Consumer Portal Manager at Toyota Financial Services where she lead the launch of the mobile website which allowed customers to manage their accounts on the go and helped spearhead the creation of the company's first native payment app. Prior to that she was Strategic Planning Manager, Advanced Product Strategy, where she developed new vehicle concepts and products for TMS.
Since joining TMS in 1990, Lee has also held positions in Sales, Distribution, the field office, eBusiness, and Corporate Marketing departments.
A graduate of California State University Dominguez Hills with a Bachelor of Administration degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a minor in Marketing, Lee now resides in Rolling Hills Estates, California with her husband Marvin.
Olsen has a BA from UC Berkeley and a JD/MBA from the University of Miami.
Swan Sit is the Vice President of Global Digital for Elizabeth Arden. She is responsible for digital marketing, social media, etailer sales and digital innovation across the Elizabeth Arden brand portfolio and the company’s designer, celebrity and heritage fragrances. She is developing the company’s first digital platform across its global markets and was voted one of Luxury Daily’s Women to Watch in 2014.
As the former Executive Director of Online Strategy and Planning for the Estee Lauder Companies, Swan helped grow their global marketing, ecommerce and mobile sites from 125 to 450, with double digit sales growth across 30 brands and 50 countries. Swan was also a Case Team Leader at Bain & Company with a focus on growth strategy, operational efficiency and private equity due diligence. As a Product Manager at Newell Rubbermaid, she developed products for Wal-Mart, Target and Lowes – launching a factory in China during SARS – and ran the grassroots Trend Marketing Team. Out of college, she capitalized on the Internet boom at Trilogy Software, creating marketing campaigns that still live in dot-com infamy.
Swan graduated with an MBA from Columbia and a BA in Economics from Harvard. Travel is one of her passions (over 60 countries) with favorites ranging from Mt. Everest, Antarctica and Kenya to Mongolia, Bhutan and Myanmar. She sits on the boards of the Impact Network and Foundation Rwanda and can often be found smashing a volleyball or chasing restaurant openings around NYC.
Amy has more than 30 years of real estate experience, including roles in sales, marketing and training. Since 2000, Amy has been on the national speaking circuit teaching industry professionals about technology strategies to help improve their business.
In addition to writing four books on the topic of social media for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), she also co-authored the NAR e-Pro® certification curriculum, which is designed to educate real estate professionals on social media technologies and e-office strategies. Amy is the founder and former CEO of The Tech Byte, an education company specializing in coaching and consulting with real estate firms about using technology in their day-to-day operations.
Amy was named among the 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders by Inman News in 2013. This annual listing recognizes individuals driving positive change in the real estate industry. Amy is an active member of several industry organizations including the Women’s Council of REALTORS® and the American Society for Training and Development. She is also a frequent contributor to state and national real estate association publications.
Prior to his tenure with Sub-Zero and Wolf, John directed marketing for Electronic Theatre Controls and served as the eBusiness Director for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism (public relations and advertising) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has been a frequent speaker on the topic of online marketing.
Debbie is also Adjunct Faculty at N.Y.U., where she teaches Digital Marketing and E-Commerce in the SPS Integrated Marketing graduate school program.
Coming to NetJets with over 15 years of experience in consumer insights and marketing strategy, Kelly has led NetJets’ Global Direct and Digital teams for two years, overseeing the evolution of NetJet’s CRM function as well as the development and maintenance of NetJets’ digital marketing properties for the US, Europe and NetJets’ emerging business in China.
Prior to joining NetJets, Kelly held various marketing positions at agencies as well as within the retail and consumer goods industries, working on a myriad of brands, including Victoria’s Secret, Procter & Gamble, Quaker, Sherwin Williams, American Greetings and Newell Rubbermaid.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology, as well as an MA degree in Experimental Psychology, allowing for a foundational understanding of human behavior which she uses as the basis for all integrated marketing strategy and customer experience efforts.
Prior to NET-A-PORTER Kaminetsky worked as the Senior Vice President of Business Management at Borderfree and prior to that served as the Vice President of Marketing at Barneys New York. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University in New York City.
Thomaï has been teaching at New York University since 1999. She has developed a variety of courses at NYU, among which: “Cultures of Excess: Product and Fashion Design through Modernity” and “Entrepreneurship in the Business of Art.” She also developed the core courses for the Luxury Marketing specialization at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, MBA level: “The Core of Luxury: Processes, Products, and Strategies through History” and “Luxury Branding: Brand Thinking and Experience.”
Originally trained as an architect at the National Technical University of Athens, Thomaï received her doctorate in Art History & Archaeology from the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University in 2005. She also holds an MBA from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, with a specialization in corporate and quantitative finance (2009). Heavily drawing on her interdisciplinary training, Thomaï writes a column on luxury at http://artsandluxury.com and contributes opinion pieces to Luxury Daily. She is currently working on a chapter, titled “Experiments in Suchness: Hiroshi Sugimoto Silk Shiki for Hermès,” to be included in John Armitage & Joanne Roberts eds. Critical Luxury Studies: Art, Design, Media. Thomaï is one of the main contributors to the LVMH Fundamentals in Luxury Retail: A CPC/Parsons Collaboration, an education program designed to train and provide a wide range of retail skills to Chinese-Americans, including those from underprivileged families and individuals who have recently immigrated to the United States, to help them in gaining employment in luxury retailing.
Milton advises and coaches luxury CEOs and serves on the Boards of top-tier luxury and premium brands, and luxury startups. He is sought after worldwide for his practical, innovative and humanistic insights and recommendations on luxury and is the most quoted global luxury industry expert in leading media and publications.
Milton is also an authority on CRM Technology, Analytics and Big Data. Prior to founding the Luxury Institute, his successful career at Fortune 100 companies included executive roles at Altria, PepsiCo, Colgate, Citigroup and Wyndham Worldwide.
Milton was born in Colombia, raised in the United States, has lived in several countries, conducted business in over 100 countries, and speaks several languages.
Professor and Chairperson, Master's Degree Program: Cosmetics & Fragrance M
Fashion Institute of Technology
Sabria and his co-founders created the world’s first visualmarketing platform for collecting, curating and showcasing consumer photo andvideos across marketing channels and in ecommerce experiences. Based in thecompany’s New York headquarters, Sabria oversees the company strategyand direction in the marketplace. Sabria is a graduateof Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Barcelonawith a degree in Telecommunications Engineering and conducted his thesis indistributed video coding at Purdue University, Indiana. He then joined TheBoston Consulting Group, where he worked for three years andco-founded Olapic while completing his MBA at Columbia University inNew York City. Sabria is extensively quoted in the media about visual socialplatforms such as Instagram, the future of ecommerce and how consumer-generatedimages will impact the way brands interact with customers.