Member Q&A

Tapping Into Retail Partnerships, Consumer Trends, and Emerging Tech: Tips From Digimarc’s Judy Moon
As a CGT/RIS Executive Council member, Digimarc's Judy Moon taps into some of the emerging tech happening in the consumer goods and retail industries, shifting consumer trends that companies should have on their radar, and tips for better leveraging retail partnerships.
Preparing for the Future of IT: Trends and Takeaways From Infosys’ Parag Jain
Jain uncovers some of the most standout trends in the IT evolution, identifying the industry’s state of readiness, the opportunities that still exist (and where leadership should invest additional resources), and other takeaways executives should have on their radar.

Member Q&A
Tapping Into Tech: An Inside Look With Google Cloud’s Carrie Tharp
Google Cloud's Carrie Tharp recently shared her thoughts on some of today’s standout topics, including digitizing the store experience and the various emerging technologies brands can tap into to better engage with consumers.
Member Q&A
Owning the Cycle of a Promising Future: Up Close With Visionet’s Werner Graf
The CGT/RIS Executive Council member recently shared his thoughts on some of today’s most pressing issues in the CG and retail communities, including what may be the most exciting commerce opportunity on the horizon.
Member Q&A
Data Analytics Innovation: Up Close with Alteryx’s Gib Bassett
Bassett has identified patterns among those achieving value from their analytics investments, and he enjoys telling the stories to others wanting to similarly improve.
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Defining the Modern Enterprise: Up Close with Softtek’s David Jiménez
For David Jiménez, managing director, CPG, at Softtek, talent management is a subject he’s quite passionate about.
Member Q&A
Engaging in the Moment: Up Close with Treasure Data’s Danica Konetski
We caught up with the exec to get her thoughts on how companies can prepare for the future of direct-to-consumer, what’s effecting real change in personalization, and the e-commerce metrics worth prioritizing.
Member Q&A
Boosting Supply Chain Challenges Through Advanced Technologies: Up Close with Zebra Technologies' Guy Yehiav
We checked in with Guy Yehiav, general manager of Zebra Analytics and a member of the CGT/RIS Executive Council, to get his perspective on the promise of AI in retail and consumer goods, as well as some of the ways companies are leveraging prescriptive analytics right now.
Member Q&A
Uncovering Supply Chain’s True Game-Changer: Up Close with SAS’ Richard Widdowson
With more than three decades of global retail experience, Richard Widdowson can say with confidence that things in business are not always as clear-cut as they seem — but that doesn’t mean the industry couldn’t stand to simplify a bit.
Member Q&A
Target’s Store of the Future: Up Close with Frank Bruni
As retailers have navigated the pandemic, few have garnered as much attention for an ability to marry physical and digital retail to serve customers than Target.
Executive Council
'We Are Wiser from What We’ve Been Through': Up Close with Newell Brands’ Steve Sigrist
We caught up with the CGT/RIS Executive Council member to learn more about how Newell is navigating the latest stage of the pandemic, as well what changes Sigrist sees sticking around once we’re past it.