18th Annual Conference: New Eras of Growth in Luxury and Retail

Last fall, NYU Stern School of Business and its Luxury & Retail Club proudly hosted the 18th annual Luxury & Retail Conference, themed “Navigating the New Frontier: New Eras of Growth in Luxury & Retail.” The event brought together industry leaders, students, and professionals for dynamic conversations exploring the evolving landscape of the sector. From a powerful keynote address by Sandeep Seth, Chief Marketing Officer of Tapestry, to an insightful closing panel on digital strategies for brand-building, attendees gained firsthand perspectives on the trends, innovations, and strategic shifts shaping the future of luxury and retail.

Speakers

Sandeep Seth

CMO of Coach & CGO of Tapestry Inc.

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Thomaï Serdari

Professor of Marketing | Director, Luxury & Retail MBA | Art+Quants

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Alex Straton

Executive Director Equity Business, Morgan Stanley

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Emily Erusha-Hilleque

Senior VP of Private Brands, Macy’s

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Minnie Miller

Director of New Business, The Container Store

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Narda Chan

VP of Design Mens/Womens, Macy’s

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Victoria Santoriello

VP Product Global Customer Experience & Product Strategy, kate spade

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Emileigh Sanger

NYU Stern MBA 2025

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Bridgette Taylor

Founder and CEO, Harridan Vodka

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Josh Sitt

Co- Founder, Madhappy and Brunch

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Julia O’Mara

Founder, Pickle

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Olivia Cheng

Founder, Dauphinette

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Ryan Roth

Director of Influencer and Partnerships, Peter Thomas Roth

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Jennifer Kasper

Advisory Board Member, NYU Stern Luxury & Retail MBA Program

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Elizabeth Matsoris

Director of CRM at Tory Burch

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Jillian Chisari

Vice President, Digital (Digital Transformation) at Tourneau | Bucherer

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Michelle Fisher

Senior Director of eCommerce, Rag & Bone

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Margaret Jessiman

NYU Stern MBA 2025

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