Three weeks to go! Register now for Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13

May 22, 2024

Chanel sales rose 16 percent in the last fiscal year to $19.7 billion, albeit saying the road ahead for luxury was challenging. Image: Chanel's new watch and fine jewelry store on Fifth Avenue in New York

By Luxury Roundtable Intelligence

Some of the leading women executives will gather Thursday, June 13 in New York to talk opportunities, challenges and best practices at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit. You won't find such an ensemble of talent willing to share and network anywhere in the United States or overseas.

Delegates will learn from the best on how to manage up, down or sideways, state of HNW and UHNW women consumers, marketing to affluent women consumers across generations and what it takes to reach the C-suite. Also under discussion will be how female founders launched their brand, leading and managing a flagship store, skills to navigate tomorrow's luxury world and how to differentiate yourself and serve as a role model.

“Women make almost nine out of 10 decisions in purchases of luxury goods and services across most sectors, yet their representation in key leadership positions across companies in this universe is woefully inadequate,” said Mickey ALAM KHAN, CEO of Luxury Roundtable, New York.

“What Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York aims to do is bring smart women leaders together with those interested in learning from their experiences and applying those tips to their career,” he said.

Expect plenty of networking, as is the practice at Luxury Roundtable events.

The prior evening, Wednesday, June 12, delegates will be guests of the Apple flagship store on Madison Avenue on New York’s Upper East Side and get to experience the new Apple Vision Pro.

Why attend
This event is highly recommended for luxury professionals across all fields, including fashion and leather goods, retail, real estate, marketing, consultants, travel and hospitality, wealth management, automotive, beauty, watches and jewelry, wines and spirits, media and publishing, lawyers, tech and the arts, among others.

In 10 succinct sessions, delegates will not only gain insights but also build valuable relationships and connections in the luxury business. This is the only cross-sector event for luxury women leaders worldwide, and is worth attending simply for the caliber of speakers and attendees typical of Luxury Roundtable events.

Many thanks to venue sponsor UBS.

Sponsorship inquiries
Please reach out to events@napean.com if you would like an invitation to sponsor the pre-lunch keynote and the speaker cocktails the evening before on Wednesday, June 12.

Venue
UBS Building, 1285 Avenue of the Americas, 14^th Floor, New York, NY 10019

Please click or tap here to register for Luxury Roundtable’s Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York on Thursday, June 13

AGENDA

Welcome Address

8:15 AM-8:30 AM

What empowered leadership really means for luxury women marketers and retailers with decision-making power

Mickey ALAM KHAN, CEO, Luxury Roundtable

Seth Rutman, Vice President of Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services

Headline Fireside Chat

8:30 AM-9:00 AM

Kate Alini, Head of Client and Brand Experience – Americas, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Mickey ALAM KHAN, CEO, Luxury Roundtable

My Leadership Style: How to Manage Up, Down and Sideways – and Negotiate with Third Parties

9:00 AM-9:45 AM

How you lead can determine your relationships within an organization and also impact the outcome of negotiations with partners, prospects and clients

Melissa Krueger, CEO, Classic Vacations

Amy E. Riordan, CEO, Sachin & Babi

Karen Giberson, President/CEO, Accessories Council

Antonia J.A. Hock, CEO, Antonia J. A. Hock & Associates

Tara Brockelmann, Senior Vice President – Retail Leasing, QuadReal Property Group's Oakridge Park

State of HNW and UHNW Women Consumers
9:45 AM-10:30 AM

What motivates affluent and wealthy women consumers to open their wallets and shop with brands and retailers whose message and product resonates

Charisma Glassman, Senior Director (Principal) and Portfolio Head – Consumer Products, Luxury and Apparel, Capgemini

Sponsored Networking Break

10:30 AM-11:00 AM

Mingle, get to know your fellow delegates, reach out to speakers and build strategic relationships

Marketing to Affluent Women Consumers Across Generations

11:00 AM-11:45 AM

How and where to market to affluent women – from baby boomers and Gen X to millennials and Gen Z – to earn their loyalty and trust

Ivette Nersesyan-Stephanopoulos, Vice President–Code of Origin and Trade Services for North America, De Beers Group

Lauren Wilt, CEO for U.S., Quintessentially

Rachel Goldflam, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing, Veronica Beard

Emma Medina, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Cincoro Tequila

Moderator: Milton Pedraza, CEO, Luxury Institute

CX and EX: How to Lead and Manage Flagship and Retail Stores

11:45 AM-12:15 PM

The retail store is the last mile of a luxury brand’s journey. What does it take to motivate store team members, build lasting relationships and deliver an impeccable experience for customers and prospects?

Missy Pool, Flagship Leader, Apple

Alessandra Sunko, Head of Retail Operations, Chanel

Sponsored Pre-Lunch Keynote
12:15 PM-12:30 PM

Networking Lunch
12:30 PM-1:30 PM

Female Founders: How I Launched and Sustained My Luxury Brand

1:30 PM-2:15 PM

First-hand examples of women who launched their luxury businesses and sustained them by overcoming challenges and tapping opportunities

Gaia Leonori Pratesi, Founder, Verderoccia

Lady Violet Manners, Founder/CEO, HeritageXplore

Tina Bhojwani, Cofounder/CEO, Aera

Sue Phillips, Founder/CEO, Scenterprises

Navigating Cross-Generation, Cross-Cultural and Cross-Functional Hurdles as Executives in Global Luxury

2:15 PM-2:45 PM

How to overcome cross-generation, cross-cultural and cross-functional hurdles as a women executive in a competitive workplace?

Iris Chan, Partner and International Head of Client Development, DLG (Digital Luxury Group)

Ellen Kapiloff, Vice President of Operations, NORCAM, Lacoste

Future Proof: Skills Key to Navigating a Rapidly Evolving Luxury World

2:45 PM-3:30 PM

What skills are key to succeeding in the luxury market as digital tech such as AI and ecommerce transform marketing, retail, manufacturing, planning, inventory management and the supply chain?

Leila Jalai, Senior Vice President for Global Planning and Inventory Management, David Yurman

Veronique Gabai, CEO, Veronique Gabai

Tiffany Stevens, President/CEO and General Counsel, Jewelers Vigilance Committee

Francesca Danzi, Founder, Danzi Consulting

Moderator: Nora Kleinewillinghoefer, partner and head of the Americas for fashion and luxury, Kearney

UBS: How to Differentiate Yourself and Serve as a Role Model

3:30 PM-4:00 PM

Standing out in a sea of highly accomplished people is imperative in this highly competitive market

Leora F. Zach, Executive Director and Client Solutions Specialist for Family Office Solutions, UBS Financial Services

Cristina DeBrito, Financial Advisor, Gramercy Wealth Management Group, UBS Wealth Management

Comparing Notes and Networking: Luxury Roundtable Delegates Share Their Experiences

4:00 PM-4:30 PM

After sitting through the day's sessions, delegates to Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit exchange notes on what resonated with them and their own experiences in the workplace, capping a day of learning and networking

Moderator: Scott Kerr, President, Silvertone Consulting

Conference Ends

4:30 PM

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