Podcast | What's next for boards in the new era of consumer retail?
The landscape for consumer retail boards is more challenging and complex than ever. Aside from uncertainty caused by the pandemic, the retail sector is confronted with the climate change agenda, supply chain realignment, cybercrime and data security.
It is a dynamic and fast-moving set of issues which could spell the end of the road for some retailers if not managed correctly.
This podcast brings together a panel of experts to explore these issues and discuss the priorities for boards in this new era of consumer retail. The panel speakers are:
- Helen Dickinson, CEO of the British Retail Consortium
- Ian Shepherd, Chairman of Bensons for Beds
- Matt Dalton, Partner and consumer sector leader at Mazars in the UK
- Hosted by Gavin Hinks of Board Agenda
Key discussion points:
- Key priorities for boards in the retail consumer industry for 2022
- How boards in retail are responding to ESG
- Resilience and supply chain realignment
- The skills required on consumer retail boards in an era of change
- Harnessing opportunities from AI and disruptive technologies
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