Energized at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13. From left to right: Luxury Roundtable's Mickey ALAM KHAN, Elias World Media's Monica Elias, Owl Financial Group's Kathy Hillelson, The Bridelle Collective's Kendra Bridelle, Veronica Beard's Rachel Goldflam, Gabrielle Grazi and The RealReal's Caroline Mayhew Gardner
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NEW YORK – Wish you were there! Luxury Roundtable hosted 100 senior executives from more than 75 brands in the luxury business, all assembling Thursday, June 13 in New York to attend the Luxury Women Leaders Summit. The 28 speakers displayed a remarkable level of candor, offering insights, tips and strategy on empowered leadership to the audience. We hope to have a similar level of discussion Sept. 12 in New York at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Retail Forum: Experience 2.0.
Here are photos from the Pre-Summit Cocktails for Speakers, Wednesday, June 12:
From left to right: Accessories Council's Karen Giberson, HeritageXplore's Lady Violet Manners and Veronique Gabai
From left to right: Verderoccia's Gaia Leonori Pratesi and Federico Pratesi, Veronique Gabai and Accessories Council's Karen Giberson
From left to right: Quintessentially's Lauren Wilt, Francesca Danzi, Aera's Tina Bhojwani, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' Kate Alini, David Yurman's Leila Jalai, De Beers' Ivette Nersesyan-Stephanopoulos (cream jacket, back to camera) and Sachin & Babi's Amy E. Riordan (back to camera)
From left to right: UBS' Eric Berger, QuadReal Property Group (Oakridge Park) exec Tara Brockelmann and Verderoccia's Gaia Leonori Pratesi
From left to right: TBD (Think Billion Dollar) exec Danielle Garofalo with UBS' Angela
From left with back to the camera, clockwise: UBS' Eric Berger, QuadReal Property Group (Oakridge Park) exec Tara Brockelmann, Verderoccia's Gaia Leonori Pratesi, UBS' Michael Guild and DLG (Digital Luxury Group) partner Iris Chan
From left to right: Veronique Gabai, Accessories Council's Karen Giberson and HeritageXplore's Lady Violet Manners
Here are the photos from our Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York, 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
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: Building 1:1 Personal Connections and Marketing With the HNW and UHNW
Fireside Chat
8:30 AM-9:00 AM
Mickey ALAM KHAN, CEO, Luxury Roundtable
Kate Alini, head of client and brand experience – Americas at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, speaking at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Mickey ALAM KHAN, CEO of Luxury Roundtable, and Kate Alini, head of client and brand experience – Americas at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, speaking at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Mickey ALAM KHAN, CEO of Luxury Roundtable, and Kate Alini, head of client and brand experience – Americas at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, speaking at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13. Image: Brian Glassman
Part of the audience for the Rolls-Royce session. Image: Brian Glassman
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
Tara Brockelmann, Senior Vice President – Retail Leasing, QuadReal Property Group's Oakridge Park
The leadership panel on how to manage up, down and sideways. From left to right: Classic Vacations' Melissa Krueger, Sachin & Babi's Amy E. Riordan, Accessories Council's Karen Giberson and QuadReal Property Group (Oakridge Park)'s Tara Brockelmann
After the leadership panel on how to manage up, down and sideways. From left to right: Classic Vacations' Melissa Krueger, Sachin & Babi's Amy E. Riordan, Accessories Council's Karen Giberson and QuadReal Property Group (Oakridge Park)'s Tara Brockelmann
The audience paying rapt attention to the leadership panel. Image: Brian Glassman
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
Capgemini's Charisma Glassman speaking on the "State of HNW and UHNW Consumers" session at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Capgemini's Charisma Glassman speaking on the "State of HNW and UHNW Consumers" session at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13. Image: Brian Glassman
Capgemini's Charisma Glassman speaking on the "State of HNW and UHNW Consumers" session at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13. Image: Brian Glassman
Capgemini's Charisma Glassman mingling with audience members after her session on "State of HNW and UHNW Consumers" at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13. Image: Brian Glassman
Sponsored Networking Break
10:30 AM-11:00 AM
Mingle, get to know your fellow delegates, reach out to speakers and build strategic relationships
The Bridelle Collective's Kendra Bridelle talking to a fellow delegate during the morning networking break at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Federico Pratesi, cofounder of Verderoccia, in conversation with Sachin & Babi cofounder Babi Ahluwalia, with Verderoccia founder and Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York 2024 in the middle
Morning networking break at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Valuable networking during the Luxury Women Leaders Summit's morning break. From left to right: Chanel's Alessandra Sunko, Scenterprises' Sue Phillips and The RealReal's Caroline Mayhew Gardner
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
Luxury Roundtable's Mickey ALAM KHAN welcoming the Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York panel focused on marketing to affluent women consumers across generations
Cincoro Tequila's Emma Medina right before her panel discussion kicked off
The other speakers for the "Marketing to Affluent Women Consumers Across Generations" panel at the Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York. From left to right: De Beers' Ivette Nersesyan-Stephanopoulos, Quintessentially's Lauren and Veronica Beard's Rachel Goldflam
Luxury Institute's Milton Pedraza moderating the "Marketing to Affluent Women Consumers Across Generations" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
The "Marketing to Affluent Women Consumers Across Generations" panel in progress
Happy campers! Panelists from the "Marketing to Affluent Women Consumers Across Generations" session. From left to right: De Beers' Ivette Nersesyan-Stephanopoulos, Quintessentially's Lauren, Luxury Institute's Milton Pedraza, Veronica Beard's Rachel Goldflam and Cincoro Tequila's Emma Medina
CX and EX: How to Lead and Manage Flagship and Retail Stores
11:45 AM-12:30 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
Luxury Roundtable's Mickey ALAM KHAN setting the stage for the "CX and EX: How to Lead and Manage Flagship and Retail Stores" session at the Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Apple's Missy Pool and Chanel's Alessandra Sunko discussing customer and employee experience and how to lead and manage flagship and retail stores at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Apple's Missy Pool and Chanel's Alessandra Sunko discussing customer and employee experience and how to lead and manage flagship and retail stores at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Apple's Missy Pool and Chanel's Alessandra Sunko after discussing customer and employee experience and how to lead and manage flagship and retail stores at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Luxury Roundtable's Mickey ALAM KHAN, Apple's Missy Pool and Chanel's Alessandra Sunko after discussing customer and employee experience and how to lead and manage flagship and retail stores at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Networking Lunch
12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Conference emcee Kay Sorin building a lunch plate for front desk at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Networking lunch break at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Networking lunch break at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Networking lunch break at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Networking lunch break at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Networking lunch break at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Networking lunch break at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Networking lunch break at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Networking lunch break at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Networking lunch break at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Networking lunch break at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Networking lunch break at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Networking lunch break at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
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
Sue Phillips spoke on the "Female Founders: How I Launched and Sustained My Luxury Brand" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Aera's Tina Bhojwani spoke on the "Female Founders: How I Launched and Sustained My Luxury Brand" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Verderoccia's Gaia Leonori Pratesi in conversation with HeritageXplore's Lady Violet Manners before participating in the "Female Founders: How I Launched and Sustained My Luxury Brand" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Verderoccia's Gaia Leonori Pratesi Verderoccia's spoke on the "Female Founders: How I Launched and Sustained My Luxury Brand" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
HeritageXplore's Lady Violet Manners spoke on the "Female Founders: How I Launched and Sustained My Luxury Brand" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
From left to right: Verderoccia's Gaia Leonori Pratesi, HeritageXplore's Lady Violet Manners, Aera's Tina Bhojwani and Scenterprises' Sue Phillips spoke on the "Female Founders: How I Launched and Sustained My Luxury Brand" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
From left to right: Verderoccia's Gaia Leonori Pratesi, HeritageXplore's Lady Violet Manners, Aera's Tina Bhojwani and Scenterprises' Sue Phillips spoke on the "Female Founders: How I Launched and Sustained My Luxury Brand" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
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
DLG (Digital Luxury Group) exec Iris Chan and Lacoste's Ellen Kapiloff spoke on "Navigating Cross-Generation, Cross-Cultural and Cross-Functional Hurdles as Executives in the Global Luxury Business" at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
DLG (Digital Luxury Group) exec Iris Chan and Lacoste's Ellen Kapiloff spoke on "Navigating Cross-Generation, Cross-Cultural and Cross-Functional Hurdles as Executives in the Global Luxury Business" at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
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
Speakers from the "Future Proof: Skills Key to Navigating a Rapidly Evolving Luxury World" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13. From left to right: Kearney's Nora Kleinwillinghoefer, Veronique Gabai, Francesca Danzi, David Yurman's Leila Jalai and Jewelers Vigilance Committee
Speakers from the "Future Proof: Skills Key to Navigating a Rapidly Evolving Luxury World" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Speakers from the "Future Proof: Skills Key to Navigating a Rapidly Evolving Luxury World" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Speakers from the "Future Proof: Skills Key to Navigating a Rapidly Evolving Luxury World" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Speakers from the "Future Proof: Skills Key to Navigating a Rapidly Evolving Luxury World" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
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
UBS' Leora F. Zach (left) with UBS' Cristina DeBrito spoke on the "How to Differentiate Yourself and Serve as a Role Model" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
UBS' Leora F. Zach (left) with UBS' Cristina DeBrito spoke on the "How to Differentiate Yourself and Serve as a Role Model" panel at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
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: Danielle Garofalo, founder/CEO, tbd. (Think billion dollar), and Marketer in Residence, CORE Real Estate
TBD (Think Billion Dollar) founder Danielle Garofalo moderated the closing session centered on Luxury Women Leaders Summit delegates comparing notes and discussing takeaways that stood out
Luxury Women Leaders Summit delegates comparing notes and discussing takeaways that stood out
Luxury Women Leaders Summit delegates comparing notes and discussing takeaways that stood out
Luxury Women Leaders Summit delegates comparing notes and discussing takeaways that stood out
Luxury Women Leaders Summit delegates comparing notes and discussing takeaways that stood out. Seen here, from left to right: Classic Vacations' Melissa Krueger with her daughter Annalise Krueger
Luxury Women Leaders Summit delegates comparing notes and discussing takeaways that stood out
Luxury Women Leaders Summit delegates comparing notes and discussing takeaways that stood out
Almost there! From left to right: HeritageXplore's Lady Violet Manners with her sister, Eliza Manners London's Lady Eliza Manners and Luxury Roundtable's Mickey ALAM KHAN at the tail end of Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
Conference Ends
4:30 PM
The day's – and months' – labor comes to an end, with 100 delegates having exchanged knowledge and networked at Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
And that's a wrap, folks! Luxury Roundtable's Mickey ALAM KHAN heading out to dinner with Verderoccia's Gaia Leonori Pratesi and Federico Pratesi after concluding Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Women Leaders Summit New York June 13
SAVE THE DATE: See you Sept. 12 in New York for Luxury Roundtable's Luxury Retail Forum: Experience 2.0. Check back on LuxuryRoundtable.com in a few days for more details