Groceryshop 2025 Introduces First Advisory Board

Groceryshop has established an advisory board, composed of senior executives from grocery retailers and CPG brands from around the world, to help shape the strategic direction of the upcoming conference, ensuring it addresses the most pressing challenges and opportunities.

Set for Sept. 28-Oct. 1 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Groceryshop 2025 will bring together brands, technology companies, investors and analysts from across the grocery and CPG ecosystem for three days of networking, education and collaboration

“We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional group of industry leaders to our 2025 Advisory Board,” said Adam Houston, SVP and event director, Groceryshop. “Their collective expertise will be invaluable as we design an event that delivers more actionable insights and drives meaningful connections for our attendees.”

The Groceryshop 2025 Advisory Board includes:

Oliver Vogt, CEO, Transcend Retail Solutions, Tesco;
Surabhi Pokriyal, EVP and chief digital growth officer, Church & Dwight;
Prabash Coswatte, chief operating officer, Heritage Grocers Group;
Jennifer Hopper, chief information and digital officer, Save A Lot;
Dave Steck, VP of IT store and emerging technologies, Schnucks Markets;
Deepak Jose, VP and head of data science and business intelligence, Niagara;
Nitin Murali, VP of supply chain excellence, Gallo;
Cristina Marinucci, VP of global growth and omni commercial insights, Mondelēz International;
Flavia Takey, supermarket head, Mercado Libre; and
Benjamin Thompson, head of digital transformation, Endeavour Group.

Advisory board members will contribute to shaping the schedule and onsite experiences delivered at this year’s event, ensuring the show’s alignment with the rapidly evolving grocery and CPG landscape.

Board members have offered guidance on Groceryshop 2025’s content themes, which include The Next Frontier for Retail Media; Efficient and AI-Powered Operations; Understanding, Captivating and Retaining Shoppers; Building Unified and Future-Ready Organizations; and Global Inspiration and Insights.

“Groceryshop continues to set the standard for the global discourse and evolution of grocery technology and innovation,” Vogt said. “I’m honored to work with my fellow board members to support the continued growth and development of this important industry event.”

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