Navigating the Transformation of Retail, Together
The Center for Retail Transformation team aims to be the foremost academic institution driving transformation in retail.
The Center's leadership, advisory council, and affiliate faculty are working together to develop educational programs for current and future retailers, to generate impactful research addressing critical issues in retail, and to foster partnerships and collaborations with the retail industry, trade associations, and other governmental actors.
Leadership and Staff
Center leadership, consisting of the Center director and associate director, are responsible for the management of the Center. Working with the advisory council and affiliate faculty, the Center’s leadership guides the education, research, and industry outreach activities of the Center to achieve our vision of addressing emerging challenges caused by the transformation of retail.
Advisory Council
The Center for Retail Transformation Advisory Council, consisting of senior leadership from traditional and new retailers, retail solution providers, and industry experts, was established to support the Center’s mission and activities designed to help businesses navigate the transformation of retail.
WW Lead for Retail Startups, Microsoft
ShiSh is the Worldwide Lead for Retail with Microsoft for Startups. ShiSh has over 15 years of experience working with the top retailers around the world to help solve business challenges using AI, Machine Learning and Emerging technologies.
VP of Partnerships and Sustainability, Hyde
Sabrena is a startup “swiss army knife” who leads all new partnerships for Hyde. She has a background in building dynamic teams within the American fashion brand landscape, merchandising, and sustainability.
Seasoned Apparel Industry Specialist
Peter Warner is a seasoned apparel industry specialist with significant experience in senior management supply chain operations ranging across companies such as Nike, Foot Locker, Gap, Liz Clairborne, and The Children’s Place.
CEO and Founder, Coresight Research
Deborah is CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, a research and advisory firm specializing in disruptive technologies reshaping today’s retail landscape.
Co-Founder, Shopfulfill
Ryan Wolfe brings over 25 year leadership in the consumer space with a background spanning brand, product, channel, digital, and international strategy.
Founder & CEO of 5 New Digital
Michael Zakkour is the Founder & CEO of 5 New Digital, a digital commerce, retail and consumer journey consultancy and ecosystem, and China BrightStar, a China/APAC digital, consumer and market strategy firm.
Affiliate Faculty
The affiliate faculty, consisting of faculty with expertise across the many domains of retail, assist the Center in achieving its goals of providing transformational educational opportunities and producing cutting-edge research.