Retail Asia Summit - Singapore - September 23, 2025
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Overview Retail Asia Summit - Singapore - 2025
Building on the success of past events, Retail Asia invites you to the Retail Asia Summit - Singapore on 23 September 2025. This event presents an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and explore future opportunities within Singapore’s dynamic retail market.
Focussing on the theme "Shaping the Future of Retail: Digital Integration and Consumer Trends in Singapore," key retail leaders and innovators convene to discuss insights on omnichannel strategies, AI tools, market growth, e-commerce trends, and emerging brands.
Take this chance to be at the forefront of shaping the future of Singapore's retail. Stay tuned for further details and be part of this transformative journey towards redefining the retail landscape.
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Level 6, One Farrer Hotel, Singapore
Why the Retail Asia Summit 2025 is the must-attend event:
CONNECT
Network with Singapore’s top retail leaders, innovators, and emerging brands. Build valuable relationships with industry experts driving the country’s retail transformation.


EXPLORE
Gain exclusive insights into Singapore’s latest consumer trends and market growth. Understand how local businesses are leveraging omnichannel strategies and e-commerce to stay competitive.
INNOVATE
Discover advanced AI tools and digital integration solutions that are enhancing customer experiences in Singapore’s retail sector. Learn how to implement these innovations to boost operational efficiency.


GROW
Equip your business with actionable strategies to thrive in Singapore’s highly competitive retail market. Leverage these insights to adapt to evolving consumer demands and drive long-term growth.
Speakers


Vipul Chawla
CEO
Fairprice Group

CEO
Fairprice Group
Vipul Chawla is the Group Chief Executive Officer of FairPrice Group, which comprises NTUC FairPrice, Kopitiam, NTUC Foodfare, and NTUC Link social enterprises. The Group has over 570 touch points across the island and employs almost 13,000 staff, with an annual turnover of over $4.5 billion.
Vipul is responsible for ensuring that FairPrice Group maintains its balance between profit and purpose - he guides the business in delivering on its social mission to keep daily essentials within reach for all, while maintaining its operational sustainability for the long term.
Vipul brings 30 years of retail industry experience to his role as Group CEO - prior to joining the organisation in 2022, he led Fortune 500 companies across the world based in global hubs such as the UK, US, and Singapore. In his previous role, he was the Division President for Pizza Hut International, a part of Yum! Brands Inc. - the world’s largest restaurant company with an excess of 50,000 restaurants globally.
Vipul led Pizza Hut International’s digital transformation, spearheading its transition into a purpose-driven, digitally enabled business. Under his management, the company increased its digital engagement from 15 percent to 60 percent. He oversaw more than 350,000 employees across 110 countries.
In 2013, he was named as one of the 50 leading marketers in Asia by the Internationalist.


Linn Hoffstrom
Regional Head of Expansion East Asia
H&M

Regional Head of Expansion East Asia
H&M
Linn Hoffstrom is Head of Expansion for H&M East Asia, driving retail growth and strategy across fast-moving markets like China, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines. With over 14 years at H&M - much of it spent on the ground in Asia - she has led major store rollouts, lease negotiations, and retail tech implementation. Her work in China alone contributed to a quarter of the company’s total growth during peak expansion. Having been based in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and now Singapore, Linn brings deep regional expertise and a future-focused approach to retail development in one of H&M’s most dynamic regions.


Priyanka Sharma
Retail Director
Adidas Singapore

Retail Director
Adidas Singapore


Eileen Goh
Chief Creative Officer
DMK

Chief Creative Officer
DMK
Eileen Goh is the Chief Creative Officer of DMK, a ladies' fashion footwear brand, and a second-generation leader of the family business. She led DMK’s rebranding in 2020, shaping its mission to blend style with social impact. Under her leadership, DMK has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Straits Times, Tatler and more.
Beyond fashion, Eileen also drives DMK’s CSR efforts, supporting women's empowerment, mental health, and other social causes. Passionate about purpose-driven fashion, Eileen strives to create a lasting impact, ensuring DMK is not just about looking good, but also doing good.


Ranveer Shrivastav
Director
Strategy&

Director
Strategy&


Naresh Kalani
Managing Director
Guardian Singapore

Managing Director
Guardian Singapore


Julien Bourdiniere
Senior Partner | Consumer Goods & Retail | Southeast Asia
Roland Berger

Senior Partner | Consumer Goods & Retail | Southeast Asia
Roland Berger


Rohan Mathur
Marketing Director, India & Emerging Asia
The LEGO Group

Marketing Director, India & Emerging Asia
The LEGO Group


Rosetta Paladino
Country Manager - Asia
Cotton On Group

Country Manager - Asia
Cotton On Group


Sona Aggarwal
Head of Retail, Asia Pacific
Cushman & Wakefield

Head of Retail, Asia Pacific
Cushman & Wakefield


Henry Christian
Head of Loyalty, Marketing & Partnerships
Metro Singapore

Head of Loyalty, Marketing & Partnerships
Metro Singapore
Henry Christian is a Loyalty & CRM Leader with over 15 years of experience in designing, building, and scaling impactful customer loyalty programs across diverse industries, including retail, finance, airlines, and e-commerce. Currently the Head of Loyalty, Marketing, and Partnerships at Metro Singapore, Henry has a proven track record of driving customer retention and growth through data-driven strategies.
He has notably designed and managed some of Asia's largest loyalty programs, such as Link Rewards (Singapore), MAPCLUB (Indonesia), and GoTo Group Loyalty (Indonesia). With a unique background spanning both running award-winning loyalty programs and independent consulting, Henry offers a well-rounded perspective on creating financially sustainable systems that foster strong customer-business relationships. A recognized thought leader, Henry frequently shares his insights at global events and on LinkedIn.


Clarisse Desgeorge
Director Omnichannel - South Asia Pacific
Tiffany & Co.

Director Omnichannel - South Asia Pacific
Tiffany & Co.


Ershad Ahamed
Head of Southeast Asia
Airwallex

Head of Southeast Asia
Airwallex
Ershad Ahamed is the Head of Southeast Asia at Airwallex, driving regional growth and helping businesses expand globally with fintech. Based in Singapore, he brings deep experience from Grab, Rakuten and Procter & Gamble, with a strong track record in scaling payments, lending, and go-to-market teams.


Reno Chow
Senior Vice President - Commercial
IRVINS

Senior Vice President - Commercial
IRVINS
With over 12 years of experience across Retail, Tech, F&B, and consumer brands, Reno specializes in digital transformation, turning vision into scalable growth, through customer-centric innovation and data-led insights. From B2C omnichannel to B2B enterprise, Reno looks to explore the future of retail, pioneer digital ecosystems and uncover new opportunities for growth.


Andy Mckimmie
Global Head of E Commerce Channel
Blackmores

Global Head of E Commerce Channel
Blackmores
Andy is the Global Head of E-Commerce at Blackmores, Australia’s leading natural vitamins and supplements company, with an established market-leading presence across APAC. Based in Singapore, Andy is accountable for the global development and execution of Blackmores' e-commerce strategy, channel performance, and priorities to grow and succeed through retail partners and direct-to-consumer models.
Prior to this, Andy spent two years as Business Development Director, responsible for the successful development and implementation of Blackmores Asia's strategic regional initiatives. Before joining Blackmores, Andy worked in various regional leadership roles at Treasury Wine Estates, one of the world's largest wine companies. He is originally from the UK, having moved to Singapore in 2016. Andy is a qualified CIMA management accountant and holds a BA in Economics from the University of Liverpool.


Shane Hanna
Vice President, Merchandise Planning, Omni-channel Inventory Management, & Supply Asia Pacific
Levi Strauss & Co.

Vice President, Merchandise Planning, Omni-channel Inventory Management, & Supply Asia Pacific
Levi Strauss & Co.


Representative
Enterprise Singapore

Enterprise Singapore


Representative
Verkada

Verkada


Representative
Euromonitor International

Euromonitor International


Kalpesh Parmar
Regional General Manager
Mars Wrigley Asia

Regional General Manager
Mars Wrigley Asia


Sai Tunuguntla
MD and Partner
AlixPartners Singapore

MD and Partner
AlixPartners Singapore
Sai advises clients in the areas of operations, growth, and digital transformations with a view toward quantum improvements in enterprise value. He has more than 25 years of consulting and industry experience in the telecom, technology, utility, retail, and heavy-civil-infrastructure industries. Sai has served more than 30 clients in 20 markets, including Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, and the United States. He also led business-to-business (B2B) product development and technology planning at AT&T. Clients benefit from Sai’s functional expertise in strategy development, business and transformation planning, radical performance improvement that uses zero-based and agile approaches, analytics, and digital. In the telecom and tech sectors, Sai also has extensive experience in infrastructure joint venture partnerships and strategic sourcing, as well as value assurance for technology investments and services. Sai has an MBA in general management from the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business and a Master of Science in operations research from Virginia Tech. He is a Certified Scrum Professional and a Certified Cloud Practitioner.
Agenda
Subject to change
8:30 - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION
9:00 - 9:10 AM Welcome Remarks
- Tim Charlton, Publisher, Retail Asia
9:10 - 9:25 AM Opening Speaker
- Representative, Enterprise Singapore
9:25 - 9:45 AM Keynote Speaker
9:45 - 10:05 AM CEO Fireside Chat
- Vipul Chawla, CEO, Fairprice Group
10:05 -10:15 AM Speaker 4
- Representative, Verkada
10:15 - 10:55 AM Panel Session 1: Adapting to Gen Z: Shaping Retail Strategies for the Next-Generation Consumer
Panelists:
- Linn Hoffstrom, Regional Head of Expansion East Asia, H&M
- Priyanka Sharma, Retail Director, Adidas Singapore
- Eileen Goh, Chief Creative Officer, DMK
- Henry Christian, Head of Loyalty, Marketing & Partnerships, Metro Singapore
- Clarisse Desgeorge, Director Omnichannel - South Asia Pacific, Tiffany & Co.
10:55 - 11:35 AM NETWORKING BREAK
11:35 - 11:45 AM Speaker 5
- Tim Charlton, Publisher, Retail Asia
11:45 - 12:05 PM Speaker 6
- Ranveer Shrivastav, Director, Strategy&
12:05 - 12:25 PM Speaker 7
12:25 - 12:55 PM Panel Session 2: The Role of AI in Inventory and Supply Chain Management: Enhancing Retail Efficiency
Moderator:
- Sai Tunuguntla, MD and Partner, AlixPartners Singapore
Panelists:
- Rohan Mathur, Marketing Director, India & Emerging Asia, The LEGO Group
- Shane Hanna, Vice President, Merchandise Planning, Omni-channel Inventory Management, & Supply Asia Pacific, Levi Strauss & Co.
12:55/ 1:00 - 2:00 PM MIDDAY BREAK
2:00 - 2:20 PM Speaker 8
2:20 - 2:40 PM Speaker 9
- Naresh Kalani, Managing Director, Guardian Singapore
2:40 - 3:00 PM Speaker 10
- Representative, Euromonitor International
3:00 - 3:30 PM NETWORKING BREAK
3:30 - 3:50 PM Speaker 11
- Julien Bourdiniere, Senior Partner | Consumer Goods & Retail | Southeast Asia, Roland Berger
- Kalpesh Parmar, Regional General Manager, Mars Wrigley Asia
3:50 - 4:10 PM Speaker 12
4:10 - 4:50 PM Panel Session 3: Cross-Border Retail: Seizing Opportunities in Singapore's Global Retail Ecosystem
Panelists:
- Rosetta Paladino, Country Manager - Asia, Cotton On Group
- Sona Aggarwal, Head of Retail, Asia Pacific, Cushman & Wakefield
- Ershad Ahamed, Head of Southeast Asia, Airwallex
- Reno Chow, Senior Vice President - Commercial, IRVINS
- Andy Mckimmie, Global Head of E Commerce Channel, Blackmores
5:00 PM END OF PROGRAM
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Speakers


Vipul Chawla
CEO
Fairprice Group

CEO
Fairprice Group
Vipul Chawla is the Group Chief Executive Officer of FairPrice Group, which comprises NTUC FairPrice, Kopitiam, NTUC Foodfare, and NTUC Link social enterprises. The Group has over 570 touch points across the island and employs almost 13,000 staff, with an annual turnover of over $4.5 billion.
Vipul is responsible for ensuring that FairPrice Group maintains its balance between profit and purpose - he guides the business in delivering on its social mission to keep daily essentials within reach for all, while maintaining its operational sustainability for the long term.
Vipul brings 30 years of retail industry experience to his role as Group CEO - prior to joining the organisation in 2022, he led Fortune 500 companies across the world based in global hubs such as the UK, US, and Singapore. In his previous role, he was the Division President for Pizza Hut International, a part of Yum! Brands Inc. - the world’s largest restaurant company with an excess of 50,000 restaurants globally.
Vipul led Pizza Hut International’s digital transformation, spearheading its transition into a purpose-driven, digitally enabled business. Under his management, the company increased its digital engagement from 15 percent to 60 percent. He oversaw more than 350,000 employees across 110 countries.
In 2013, he was named as one of the 50 leading marketers in Asia by the Internationalist.


Linn Hoffstrom
Regional Head of Expansion East Asia
H&M

Regional Head of Expansion East Asia
H&M
Linn Hoffstrom is Head of Expansion for H&M East Asia, driving retail growth and strategy across fast-moving markets like China, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines. With over 14 years at H&M - much of it spent on the ground in Asia - she has led major store rollouts, lease negotiations, and retail tech implementation. Her work in China alone contributed to a quarter of the company’s total growth during peak expansion. Having been based in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and now Singapore, Linn brings deep regional expertise and a future-focused approach to retail development in one of H&M’s most dynamic regions.


Priyanka Sharma
Retail Director
Adidas Singapore

Retail Director
Adidas Singapore


Eileen Goh
Chief Creative Officer
DMK

Chief Creative Officer
DMK
Eileen Goh is the Chief Creative Officer of DMK, a ladies' fashion footwear brand, and a second-generation leader of the family business. She led DMK’s rebranding in 2020, shaping its mission to blend style with social impact. Under her leadership, DMK has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Straits Times, Tatler and more.
Beyond fashion, Eileen also drives DMK’s CSR efforts, supporting women's empowerment, mental health, and other social causes. Passionate about purpose-driven fashion, Eileen strives to create a lasting impact, ensuring DMK is not just about looking good, but also doing good.


Ranveer Shrivastav
Director
Strategy&

Director
Strategy&


Naresh Kalani
Managing Director
Guardian Singapore

Managing Director
Guardian Singapore


Julien Bourdiniere
Senior Partner | Consumer Goods & Retail | Southeast Asia
Roland Berger

Senior Partner | Consumer Goods & Retail | Southeast Asia
Roland Berger


Rohan Mathur
Marketing Director, India & Emerging Asia
The LEGO Group

Marketing Director, India & Emerging Asia
The LEGO Group


Rosetta Paladino
Country Manager - Asia
Cotton On Group

Country Manager - Asia
Cotton On Group


Sona Aggarwal
Head of Retail, Asia Pacific
Cushman & Wakefield

Head of Retail, Asia Pacific
Cushman & Wakefield


Henry Christian
Head of Loyalty, Marketing & Partnerships
Metro Singapore

Head of Loyalty, Marketing & Partnerships
Metro Singapore
Henry Christian is a Loyalty & CRM Leader with over 15 years of experience in designing, building, and scaling impactful customer loyalty programs across diverse industries, including retail, finance, airlines, and e-commerce. Currently the Head of Loyalty, Marketing, and Partnerships at Metro Singapore, Henry has a proven track record of driving customer retention and growth through data-driven strategies.
He has notably designed and managed some of Asia's largest loyalty programs, such as Link Rewards (Singapore), MAPCLUB (Indonesia), and GoTo Group Loyalty (Indonesia). With a unique background spanning both running award-winning loyalty programs and independent consulting, Henry offers a well-rounded perspective on creating financially sustainable systems that foster strong customer-business relationships. A recognized thought leader, Henry frequently shares his insights at global events and on LinkedIn.


Clarisse Desgeorge
Director Omnichannel - South Asia Pacific
Tiffany & Co.

Director Omnichannel - South Asia Pacific
Tiffany & Co.


Ershad Ahamed
Head of Southeast Asia
Airwallex

Head of Southeast Asia
Airwallex
Ershad Ahamed is the Head of Southeast Asia at Airwallex, driving regional growth and helping businesses expand globally with fintech. Based in Singapore, he brings deep experience from Grab, Rakuten and Procter & Gamble, with a strong track record in scaling payments, lending, and go-to-market teams.


Reno Chow
Senior Vice President - Commercial
IRVINS

Senior Vice President - Commercial
IRVINS
With over 12 years of experience across Retail, Tech, F&B, and consumer brands, Reno specializes in digital transformation, turning vision into scalable growth, through customer-centric innovation and data-led insights. From B2C omnichannel to B2B enterprise, Reno looks to explore the future of retail, pioneer digital ecosystems and uncover new opportunities for growth.


Andy Mckimmie
Global Head of E Commerce Channel
Blackmores

Global Head of E Commerce Channel
Blackmores
Andy is the Global Head of E-Commerce at Blackmores, Australia’s leading natural vitamins and supplements company, with an established market-leading presence across APAC. Based in Singapore, Andy is accountable for the global development and execution of Blackmores' e-commerce strategy, channel performance, and priorities to grow and succeed through retail partners and direct-to-consumer models.
Prior to this, Andy spent two years as Business Development Director, responsible for the successful development and implementation of Blackmores Asia's strategic regional initiatives. Before joining Blackmores, Andy worked in various regional leadership roles at Treasury Wine Estates, one of the world's largest wine companies. He is originally from the UK, having moved to Singapore in 2016. Andy is a qualified CIMA management accountant and holds a BA in Economics from the University of Liverpool.


Shane Hanna
Vice President, Merchandise Planning, Omni-channel Inventory Management, & Supply Asia Pacific
Levi Strauss & Co.

Vice President, Merchandise Planning, Omni-channel Inventory Management, & Supply Asia Pacific
Levi Strauss & Co.


Representative
Enterprise Singapore

Enterprise Singapore


Representative
Verkada

Verkada


Representative
Euromonitor International

Euromonitor International


Kalpesh Parmar
Regional General Manager
Mars Wrigley Asia

Regional General Manager
Mars Wrigley Asia


Sai Tunuguntla
MD and Partner
AlixPartners Singapore

MD and Partner
AlixPartners Singapore
Sai advises clients in the areas of operations, growth, and digital transformations with a view toward quantum improvements in enterprise value. He has more than 25 years of consulting and industry experience in the telecom, technology, utility, retail, and heavy-civil-infrastructure industries. Sai has served more than 30 clients in 20 markets, including Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, and the United States. He also led business-to-business (B2B) product development and technology planning at AT&T. Clients benefit from Sai’s functional expertise in strategy development, business and transformation planning, radical performance improvement that uses zero-based and agile approaches, analytics, and digital. In the telecom and tech sectors, Sai also has extensive experience in infrastructure joint venture partnerships and strategic sourcing, as well as value assurance for technology investments and services. Sai has an MBA in general management from the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business and a Master of Science in operations research from Virginia Tech. He is a Certified Scrum Professional and a Certified Cloud Practitioner.