Retail CEO and leadership

Mr. Baxter was most recently Chief Executive Officer of Delta Galil Premium Brands, a group of specialty retail apparel brands. Prior to that, he spent 26 years with Macy’s, Inc. and the former May Department Stores in various roles, most recently as Macy’s Chief Merchandising Officer.

Sara is an innovative, strategic marketing professional known for creating and implementing highly successful brand experiences that drive sales and brand relevancy.

Malissa Akay is an Exec VP/Chief Merchandising Officer at EXPRESS, INC.. She has worked as Exec VP/Mgr:General Merchandise at Lane Bryant and Senior VP/Mgr:General Merchandise at Lane Bryant.

With more than 20 years of experience and as a Certified Services Oriented Architect, Bryan is an expert in Microsoft .NET development technologies, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft CRM and has worked with Microsoft Dynamics since 2001.Working closely with the executive team to evaluate the business needs of each client, Bryan develops a plan to translate those needs into specific solutions. From creating the initial database architecture design to implementing the final tested solutions, Bryan brings a level of detail to his work that could only be considered an art!Prior to Straight Arrow Consulting, Bryan helped to support the operations of a global musical instruments manufacturer by maintaining the company's infrastructure in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Designing and developing countless Microsoft Dynamics GP integrated applications to serve EDI, WMS, RFID, Business Intelligence, and Supply Chain Management solutions, he was a key member of the team that ultimately spread the Microsoft Dynamics GP and CRM footprint throughout the operations of the global enterprise.

Giorgos Stouraitis works at EXPRESS, INC. and an EDITOR IN CHIEF at EXPRESS, INC. and is based in Greece.

Greg is an innovative technology executive with 20 years of international experience in restaurant & retail industries; a deep understanding of retail, private label, supply chain & quick service restaurant business processes; and experience leading organizations of 250+ people and $50M+ IT budgets. His expertise in developing/executing enterprise-wide application change initiatives; transforming tech organizations; building high performance cultures; developing/promoting internal talent; and recruiting/integrating strong leadership teams informs all his work.

As CIO at Taco Bell, Greg developed, funded & delivered an IT strategy for business growth. Leading digital innovation, he doubled transaction value, improved the company’s image and enhanced the customer experience with an industry first mobile ecommerce solution. He transformed the IT function through new leadership, improved processes; enhanced data security & improved service levels.

Before Taco Bell, Greg was the IT Director for Supply Chain, Business Intelligence, Mobile & Enterprise Architecture at lululemon athletica. Greg built/grew high performing IT teams to support the company’s doubling to $1.4Bn in sales in 2 years. He led a team that defined/planned/delivered the supply chain IT strategy; created strategy/roadmap and organization to deliver mobile applications for stores, employees & guests; established/developed/led the enterprise architecture function; and enabled entry into China and Europe with an international growth IT strategy.

Earlier, as IT Sr Director at the GAP, Greg led enterprise data warehouse & business intelligence; supported Banana Republic’s brand introduction to Europe as lead architect and ultimately program leader; provided 1st-ever end-to-end merchandising/ retailing/financial system; and enabled company’s strong introduction into China.

Mollie Riddle has been in the courier industry for over 25 years. She joined Capital Express, Inc in 1993 and was quickly promoted to oversee the customer service center in Omaha, NE. Over the next several years she took on the roles of Accounts Receivable Manager, Client Solutions Development, and Director of Information Technology. Mollie was promoted to Vice President of Client Services in August of 2006 and most recently, Director of Business Development in January 2012. Prior to joining Capital Express, Mollie studied nursing at Clarkson College in Omaha, NE and is currently an active member of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Mollie has been involved on every level of Hospital Logistics planning, RFI’s, RFP’s implementation, and roll out. Her experience has allowed her to bring a comprehensive solution to Hospital System Networks while remaining focused on integrity and Patient Care Above All Else!