Executive Council

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. We caught up with the CGT/RIS Executive Council member to learn more about these stories, as well as the data, analytics, and tech innovations on his radar.
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. We caught up with the CGT/RIS Executive Council member to learn his thoughts on how brands are shifting their strategies and investments to remain competitive in this new landscape, as well as where more work needs to be done.

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.
A Love Letter to Transparency and Communication

This isn't another article on the inflation-adjusted cost of flowers or comparing same-store sales of candy hearts at Walmart. It’s not about flowers and lace-cut cards. It’s about the marriage, not the honeymoon.
A Path to E-commerce Excellence

Today's sellers need to appear in a lot of different places to maximize consumer reach throughout the buying process. While it may seem overwhelming, here are steps to accelerate your brand on the path to e-commerce excellence:
Topics in 10 with PepsiCo’s John Phillips and AWS’ Justin Honaman

Two CGT/RIS Executive Council members sat down to discuss three of today’s most pressing issues in consumer goods and retail today — and they attempted to do it in 10 minutes.
CPGs Are Under Pressure. Is Cloud the Relief Valve?

Companies need to find new sources of efficiencies, and one of the key levers would be to look at unlocking value in the way CPG companies manufacture products.
The Future of Tech-Powered Commerce: Up Close with Publicis Sapient’s Liz Papasakelariou

The CGT/RIS Executive Council member shares what’s key for today’s brands when it comes developing a data strategy, the future of social commerce, the potential of blockchain and more.
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.
Ethelbert Williams Named Head of U.S. E-com at Johnson & Johnson Consumer

Ethelbert Williams has joined Johnson & Johnson Consumer Healthcare as head of U.S. e-commerce.