Center for Retail Transformation Advisory Board

  • Gray King is the Chief Executive Officer of Sizeo.ai, an AI-driven software company recognized by the National Retail Federation as one of the Most Innovative Technology Companies of 2025. 

  • 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.

  • Jeff Rechtzigel is vice president and general manager of the retail supply chain group at Liquidity Services (NASDAQ: LQDT), which operates the world’s largest marketplace platforms for surplus assets, with over $10 billion in completed transactions to more than 4.8 million buyers and 15,000 corporate and government sellers worldwide.

  • Bulent Dal, PhD, is the CEO of Obase. Obase is a leading data analytics and software company specializing in Retail for over 25 years. As CEO, Bulent leads a dynamic team in revolutionizing retail through cutting-edge solutions, enhancing supply chain productivity, and fostering customer loyalty.

  • Brendan Proctor is a President & CEO with successful growth and business transformation assignments for mid-cap and start-up retail businesses in global markets.

  • Pavan is a visionary and goal-oriented leader with over a decade of experience in carrying out technological innovations in the retail industry for global players.

  • 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.

  • George Shaw is the Founder and CEO of Pathr.ai™.

  • February 23, 2022

    The Center for Retail Transformation within the School of Business recently held a webinar on autonomous stores, moderated by Center director and associate professor of marketing Gautham Vadakkepatt.

  • Deborah is CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, a research and advisory firm specializing in disruptive technologies reshaping today’s retail landscape.