2023 Retail Asia Forum-Jakarta
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Overview 2023 Retail Asia Forum - Jakarta
Retail Asia is thrilled to announce the inaugural 4-city half-day forums, starting in Bangkok on April 5th. Join a diverse group of industry experts and business leaders from Asia's top retail enterprises as they delve into the most pressing issues and trends shaping the future of the retail industry in the region.
This exclusive event series will take place in four major cities across Asia, with Bangkok kicking off the tour on April 5th, followed by Jakarta on May 4, and Kuala Lumpur on May 25. Each forum will feature a dynamic program of presentations and panel discussions, led by senior executives from top retail companies, subject-matter experts from leading consultancy firms, and business leaders from across the industry.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with key players in the retail industry, and be a part of shaping the future of retail in Asia.
Venue: Pullman Jakarta Indonesia Thamrin CBD
WHY YOU MUST PARTICIPATE
CONNECT
Connect with industry professionals and expand your network by meeting and engaging with industry experts during the informative presentations and panel discussions.
EXPERIENCE
Obtain valuable insights and stay updated on the latest happenings in the retail industry across Asia by hearing directly from notable speakers.
Speakers
Septian Waluyan
Partner
YCP Solidiance
Partner
YCP Solidiance
Septian is a Partner based in Indonesia. He built his expertise in the consulting industry with a focus on FMCG and consumer-related sectors as well as manufacturing. He has managed and worked in various projects including go-to-market strategy, M&A, commercial due diligence, marketing strategy and channel management projects. Prior to joining YCP Solidiance, he was a product manager for several MNCs in Singapore and The Netherlands. Septian graduated with an MBA from Rotterdam School of Management (The Netherlands) and received his Bachelor’s from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).
Henry Pfisterer
Sport & Digital Enthusiast
Decathlon Indonesia
Sport & Digital Enthusiast
Decathlon Indonesia
Digital Enthusiast with 15 years of experience conducting Retail Transformation Programs. With Decathlon, I move the people to the wonder of sport thanks to the best online sport ecosystem in Indonesia.
I'm a weekly fitness and runner lover, monthly golf and tennis passionate, and always accepting challenges from other sports.
Hiromi Yamaguchi
Research Manager
Euromonitor International
Research Manager
Euromonitor International
Hiromi joined Euromonitor International in Tokyo in 2013 and is a Research Manager in Singapore
leading the team of analysts specialising in consumables, durables and retail market research.
He is responsible for providing the actionable data and insights that stimulate growth strategies, go-
to-market, and innovation. Hiromi is also driving thought leadership pieces and briefings that discuss
the industry trends of tomorrow.
Hiromi holds a bachelor’s degrees in International Business and Chinese Studies at University of New
South Wales in Australia, during which he researched corporate strategies regarding international
operations.
Fernando Repi
Vice Chairman
Association of Indonesian Retailers (Aprindo)
Vice Chairman
Association of Indonesian Retailers (Aprindo)
Rachel Stack
Chief Merchandising Officer
Matahari Department Store Tbk.
Chief Merchandising Officer
Matahari Department Store Tbk.
Filippo Candrini
Managing Director
HappyFresh
Managing Director
HappyFresh
Eric Lee
Chief of Merchandising and Planning
Erajaya Digital
Chief of Merchandising and Planning
Erajaya Digital
A professional with over than 2 decades experience in multiple Industry. Graduated as Bachelor of Information Technology from Bina Nusantara University in 2004.
Eric started his career as a Software Engineer in 2002 and was promoted in 2004 as Head of Research & Development in PT. Modern International TBK (which was the sole distributor of Fujifilm Indonesia and Franchise owner of 7-Eleven Indonesia).
In 2007, he started his own Company focusing on Software Solutions and transformed the local Franchising Company that operates a Chain Retail Printing Business Nationwide known as "Origamii".
On the early 2012, Origamii was acquired by Erajaya Group and since 2014 he has been active in numerous senior positions in Erajaya Group. GM Business Development (2014), Head of IOT Business, Head of Digital Marketing, Head of Technology and eCommerce (2016), Head of Group Transformation (2018), Chief of Strategy Erajaya Digital and International Business (2019), Chief Merchandising Officer Erajaya Digital (2023) until now.
Sugiyanto Wibawa
Director
Ace Hardware Indonesia
Director
Ace Hardware Indonesia
Susanto
Head of Clients & Markets
KPMG
Head of Clients & Markets
KPMG
AGENDA
*Subject to change
8:30 - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION
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9:00 - 9:05 AM Welcome Remarks
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9:05 - 9:25 AM Speaking Session 1: Global + Asia Pacific Consumer and Retail Trends
- Susanto, Head of Clients & Markets, KPMG
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9:25 - 9:45 AM Speaking Session 2: Unlocking The Future Growth - Diversification through Customer Centricity
- Eric Lee, Chief of Merchandising and Planning, Erajaya Digital
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9:45 - 10:05 AM Speaking Session 3: Pandemic Accelerated Retail Experience in Southeast Asia: Digitalization and Retail Innovations
- Hiromi Yamaguchi, Research Manager, Euromonitor International
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10:05 -10:35 AM Panel Session 1: Transforming Retail: The Power of Digital Channels, Hyper-Personalization, and Sales Training for Competitive Advantage
Moderator:
- Susanto, Head of Clients & Markets, KPMG
Panelists:
- Henry Pfisterer, Sport & Digital Enthusiast, Decathlon Indonesia
- Fernando Repi, Vice Chairman, Association of Indonesian Retailers (Aprindo)
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10:35 -10:55 AM COFFEE BREAK
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10:55 - 11:15 AM Speaking Session 4: Tech in Retail – Demand Prediction with Machine Learning in Retail
- Septian Waluyan, Partner, YCP Solidiance
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11:15 - 11:45 AM Panel Session 2: Navigating the Shifting Tides of E-commerce: Strategies for Security, Personalization, Expansion, and Legal Integration
Moderator:
- Tim Charlton, Publisher, Retail Asia
Panelists:
- Rachel Stack, Chief Merchandising Officer, Matahari Department Store Tbk.
- Filippo Candrini, Managing Director, HappyFresh
- Sugiyanto Wibawa, Director, Ace Hardware Indonesia
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11:45 - 11:50 AM Closing Remarks
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Speakers
Septian Waluyan
Partner
YCP Solidiance
Partner
YCP Solidiance
Septian is a Partner based in Indonesia. He built his expertise in the consulting industry with a focus on FMCG and consumer-related sectors as well as manufacturing. He has managed and worked in various projects including go-to-market strategy, M&A, commercial due diligence, marketing strategy and channel management projects. Prior to joining YCP Solidiance, he was a product manager for several MNCs in Singapore and The Netherlands. Septian graduated with an MBA from Rotterdam School of Management (The Netherlands) and received his Bachelor’s from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).
Henry Pfisterer
Sport & Digital Enthusiast
Decathlon Indonesia
Sport & Digital Enthusiast
Decathlon Indonesia
Digital Enthusiast with 15 years of experience conducting Retail Transformation Programs. With Decathlon, I move the people to the wonder of sport thanks to the best online sport ecosystem in Indonesia.
I'm a weekly fitness and runner lover, monthly golf and tennis passionate, and always accepting challenges from other sports.
Hiromi Yamaguchi
Research Manager
Euromonitor International
Research Manager
Euromonitor International
Hiromi joined Euromonitor International in Tokyo in 2013 and is a Research Manager in Singapore
leading the team of analysts specialising in consumables, durables and retail market research.
He is responsible for providing the actionable data and insights that stimulate growth strategies, go-
to-market, and innovation. Hiromi is also driving thought leadership pieces and briefings that discuss
the industry trends of tomorrow.
Hiromi holds a bachelor’s degrees in International Business and Chinese Studies at University of New
South Wales in Australia, during which he researched corporate strategies regarding international
operations.
Fernando Repi
Vice Chairman
Association of Indonesian Retailers (Aprindo)
Vice Chairman
Association of Indonesian Retailers (Aprindo)
Rachel Stack
Chief Merchandising Officer
Matahari Department Store Tbk.
Chief Merchandising Officer
Matahari Department Store Tbk.
Filippo Candrini
Managing Director
HappyFresh
Managing Director
HappyFresh
Eric Lee
Chief of Merchandising and Planning
Erajaya Digital
Chief of Merchandising and Planning
Erajaya Digital
A professional with over than 2 decades experience in multiple Industry. Graduated as Bachelor of Information Technology from Bina Nusantara University in 2004.
Eric started his career as a Software Engineer in 2002 and was promoted in 2004 as Head of Research & Development in PT. Modern International TBK (which was the sole distributor of Fujifilm Indonesia and Franchise owner of 7-Eleven Indonesia).
In 2007, he started his own Company focusing on Software Solutions and transformed the local Franchising Company that operates a Chain Retail Printing Business Nationwide known as "Origamii".
On the early 2012, Origamii was acquired by Erajaya Group and since 2014 he has been active in numerous senior positions in Erajaya Group. GM Business Development (2014), Head of IOT Business, Head of Digital Marketing, Head of Technology and eCommerce (2016), Head of Group Transformation (2018), Chief of Strategy Erajaya Digital and International Business (2019), Chief Merchandising Officer Erajaya Digital (2023) until now.
Sugiyanto Wibawa
Director
Ace Hardware Indonesia
Director
Ace Hardware Indonesia
Susanto
Head of Clients & Markets
KPMG
Head of Clients & Markets
KPMG
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