Retail Asia Forum - Jakarta - May 16, 2024
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Overview 2024 Retail Asia Forum - Jakarta
Join the revolution of retail at the Retail Asia Forum 2024, where the brightest minds in the retail industry gather to explore and share the future of shopping in Asia. This signature event series serves as the incubator for the latest trends, technologies, and tactics that are revolutionizing retail from the streets of Tokyo to the online markets of Southeast Asia.
Starting with the historic inaugural event in the vibrant markets of Ho Chi Minh on March 14, the forum sweeps through the heart of Asia's shopping capitals — taking the stage in Bangkok on April 25, capturing the unique retail blend of Jakarta on May 16, showcasing the digital evolution of Kuala Lumpur on June 27, and wrapping up with the bustling retail innovation in Manila on October 3.
The Retail Asia Forum 2024 is not just an event—it's a strategic pivot point for retailers aiming to capture the hearts and wallets of a diverse and dynamic Asian consumer base.
Book your passage to the epicenter of retail transformation. Be among the select to redefine consumer experiences and drive unprecedented growth in one of the world's most exciting retail landscapes.
Venue: Shangri-La, Jakarta
Why the Retail Asia Forum 2024 is the must-attend event:
ENGAGE
Connect with industry leaders, retail pioneers, and brand visionaries. Build invaluable relationships through interactive workshops and networking breaks.
EXPLORE
Experience retail reinvention with live case studies and immersive sessions. Witness firsthand how consumer behavior, e-commerce strategies, and sustainability practices are shaping the future of retail in Asia.
EMBRACE
Embrace cutting-edge technologies and marketing strategies that are setting new standards in customer experience and operational efficiency.
EVOLVE
Equip yourself with actionable strategies and innovative solutions to adapt and thrive in the fast-evolving retail ecosystem.
SPEAKERS
Rakesh Mani
Partner
PwC
Partner
PwC
Rakesh leads the Consumer Markets practice in South East Asia in PwC’s Strategy& practice, based in Kuala Lumpur –and leads the (x-sector) Strategy& team in Malaysia and Vietnam. He brings 15+ years experience serving Corporate, PE and Trading House clients in the Retail, Consumer and Leisure sectors on Strategy (revenue management, route-to-market, channel and pricing optimization);M&A/Deals (portfolio strategy, diligence, post-deal value creation, integration)and Transformation (sustainability and organizational structure) topics –typically working with executives on the Board and across the C-suite (in Finance, Strategy, Commercial).He serves large multinational accounts (examples: F&B, Tobacco, Cosmetics)on Strategy topics and in account leadership –building & deepening C-level relationships; marshalling firm engagement on local priorities; sharing global best practices and driving coordination and capability exchange with international teams. He also serves as the Asia-Pacific account leader (across all lines of service) for two of PwC’s largest global priority accounts in the Consumer Products sector.Earlier, in Japan and the U.S., he served marquee global clients on Strategy and Transformation initiatives. He was part of the founding team of PwC’s U.S. Deals Strategy practice, where he advised PEs and Trading Houses on portfolio strategy, M&A diligence and execution and also, on rapid post-deal value creation. Prior to joining PwC, Rakesh worked across multiple sectors –from investment banking and capital markets (J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank), to non-profit (Teach For India) and international development (Asian Development Bank). Rakesh holds an MBA degree (Strategy, Finance) from the Kellogg School of Management, and a BS degree (Actuarial Science, Finance) from New York University. He was named a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum in 2013.
Relevant project leadership:
- Advised the board of a U.S. beverage alcohol player on extending into a new spirits category –defined target business profile, built unconstrained views on attractive pockets, evaluated capability strengths and gaps, prioritized ways-to-play and presented a phased roadmap to launch and grow, including investment and M&A plans (growth strategy)
- Led the diligence and subsequent integration of a major U.S. acquisition for a global tobacco player –and later advised on strategy and M&A efforts for the development of their reduced risk portfolio, serving the C-suite (growth strategy)
- Supported an FMCG leader in Japan with developing an effective direct-to-consumer strategy –reviewing consumer purchase behaviors, product and platform requirements and anticipated business impact (digital, e-commerce)
- Assisted a European footwear retailer with refreshing their online retail strategy across priority markets, through offline-to-online transitions using couponing and customer data to develop a e-commerce proposition (digital, e-commerce)
- Advised a distressed specialty retailer on a turnaround strategy –evaluated market demand, brand positioning and competitor strategies to refresh pricing architecture and promotion spend (turnaround, distressed situations)
- Developed a transformation roadmap for a PE-owned casino chain –assessed gamer behaviors, location performance, revenue mix and cost models to advise on an end-to-end organizational realignment to streamline the cost structure and reinvest in capabilities that support further prospects for profitable growth (transformation, organization)
Virendra Prakash Sharma
Group Chief Executive Officer
Mitra Adi Perkasa
Group Chief Executive Officer
Mitra Adi Perkasa
Hiromi Yamaguchi
Research Manager
Euromonitor International
Research Manager
Euromonitor International
Dennis Kumara
Head Business and Solutions
Bhinneka.com
Head Business and Solutions
Bhinneka.com
Irene Arieputri
Senior Solutions Consultant Indonesia
Zendesk
Senior Solutions Consultant Indonesia
Zendesk
AGENDA
8:30 - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION
9:05 - 9:10 AM Welcome Remarks
- Tim Charlton, Publisher, Retail Asia
9:10 - 9:25 AM Opening Session
9:25 - 9:45 AM Keynote Speaker
9:45 - 10:05 AM CEO Fireside chat
10:05 -10:35 AM Panel Session 1: Brick-and-Mortar Evolution: Transforming traditional retail spaces
Panelists:
- Virendra Prakash Sharma, Group Chief Executive Officer, Mitra Adi Perkasa
10:35 -11:15 AM COFFEE BREAK
11:15 - 11:35 AM Speaker 4: Embracing Data-Led Digital Transformation in Retail
- Martijn Peeters, Consulting Leader PwC Indonesia Strategy & Operations leader South East Asia
11:35 - 11:55 AM Speaker 5
- Irene Arieputri, Senior Solutions Consultant Indonesia, Zendesk
11:55 - 12:15 PM Speaker 6: Consumer Pioneers in Retail Innovation
- Iwan Margono, EY-Parthenon Indonesia Leader, PT Ernst & Young Indonesia
12:15 - 12:45 PM Panel Session 2: Revolutionizing Retail: Innovative approaches to e-commerce success
Panelists:
- Dennis Kumara, Head Business and Solutions, Bhinneka.com
12:45 - 2:00 PM MIDDAY BREAK
2:00 - 2:20 PM Speaker 7: Consumer Fraud – Latest Trends and Detection Methods
- Mark Woodley, Deloitte,TBC
2:20 - 2:40 PM Speaker 8
2:40 - 3:00 PM Speaker 9
3:00 - 3:40 PM COFFEE BREAK
3:40 - 4:00 PM Speaker 10
- Hiromi Yamaguchi, Research Manager, Euromonitor International
4:00 - 4:20 PM Speaker 11
4:20 - 4:50 PM Panel Session 3: Hyperlocal Retailing: Catering to the diverse Indonesian market
5:00 PM END OF PROGRAM
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SPEAKERS
Rakesh Mani
Partner
PwC
Partner
PwC
Rakesh leads the Consumer Markets practice in South East Asia in PwC’s Strategy& practice, based in Kuala Lumpur –and leads the (x-sector) Strategy& team in Malaysia and Vietnam. He brings 15+ years experience serving Corporate, PE and Trading House clients in the Retail, Consumer and Leisure sectors on Strategy (revenue management, route-to-market, channel and pricing optimization);M&A/Deals (portfolio strategy, diligence, post-deal value creation, integration)and Transformation (sustainability and organizational structure) topics –typically working with executives on the Board and across the C-suite (in Finance, Strategy, Commercial).He serves large multinational accounts (examples: F&B, Tobacco, Cosmetics)on Strategy topics and in account leadership –building & deepening C-level relationships; marshalling firm engagement on local priorities; sharing global best practices and driving coordination and capability exchange with international teams. He also serves as the Asia-Pacific account leader (across all lines of service) for two of PwC’s largest global priority accounts in the Consumer Products sector.Earlier, in Japan and the U.S., he served marquee global clients on Strategy and Transformation initiatives. He was part of the founding team of PwC’s U.S. Deals Strategy practice, where he advised PEs and Trading Houses on portfolio strategy, M&A diligence and execution and also, on rapid post-deal value creation. Prior to joining PwC, Rakesh worked across multiple sectors –from investment banking and capital markets (J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank), to non-profit (Teach For India) and international development (Asian Development Bank). Rakesh holds an MBA degree (Strategy, Finance) from the Kellogg School of Management, and a BS degree (Actuarial Science, Finance) from New York University. He was named a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum in 2013.
Relevant project leadership:
- Advised the board of a U.S. beverage alcohol player on extending into a new spirits category –defined target business profile, built unconstrained views on attractive pockets, evaluated capability strengths and gaps, prioritized ways-to-play and presented a phased roadmap to launch and grow, including investment and M&A plans (growth strategy)
- Led the diligence and subsequent integration of a major U.S. acquisition for a global tobacco player –and later advised on strategy and M&A efforts for the development of their reduced risk portfolio, serving the C-suite (growth strategy)
- Supported an FMCG leader in Japan with developing an effective direct-to-consumer strategy –reviewing consumer purchase behaviors, product and platform requirements and anticipated business impact (digital, e-commerce)
- Assisted a European footwear retailer with refreshing their online retail strategy across priority markets, through offline-to-online transitions using couponing and customer data to develop a e-commerce proposition (digital, e-commerce)
- Advised a distressed specialty retailer on a turnaround strategy –evaluated market demand, brand positioning and competitor strategies to refresh pricing architecture and promotion spend (turnaround, distressed situations)
- Developed a transformation roadmap for a PE-owned casino chain –assessed gamer behaviors, location performance, revenue mix and cost models to advise on an end-to-end organizational realignment to streamline the cost structure and reinvest in capabilities that support further prospects for profitable growth (transformation, organization)
Virendra Prakash Sharma
Group Chief Executive Officer
Mitra Adi Perkasa
Group Chief Executive Officer
Mitra Adi Perkasa
Hiromi Yamaguchi
Research Manager
Euromonitor International
Research Manager
Euromonitor International
Dennis Kumara
Head Business and Solutions
Bhinneka.com
Head Business and Solutions
Bhinneka.com
Irene Arieputri
Senior Solutions Consultant Indonesia
Zendesk
Senior Solutions Consultant Indonesia
Zendesk