Global Patron Membership

A community of impact

Global Patron Members form a foundational pillar of the RLC community, helping to shape the future of global retail through high-level collaboration, strategic foresight, and systems leadership.

Working side-by-side with our leadership team, Patrons contribute directly to our mission to drive industry transformation through dialogue, innovation, and cross-sector partnerships. By joining as a Global Patron Member, you gain exclusive access to an influential network of international leaders, including CEOs, policymakers, innovators, and academics, spanning more than 25 countries. This dynamic ecosystem offers unparalleled opportunities to engage with forward-thinking individuals drafting the next chapter of the global economy.

Why Global Patron
Membership Matters

Patron Membership is not some kind of commercial support—it is a leadership commitment. It signifies your organization’s role as a principal architect of the global future we are building together.

Catalyze
Industry
Transformation

Drive systemic change and shape the agenda across key sectors.

Enable
Long-Term
Dialogue

Engage in sustained dialogue within a curated global network, building trust, visibility, and influence over time.

Drive
Thought
Leadership

Spearhead working groups, chair strategic sessions, and co-develop actionable insights and policy frameworks.

Position
Stakeholders as
Global Champions

Showcase your commitment to innovation, sustainability, and industry leadership on the world stage.

Catalyze Industry
ransformation

Drive systemic change and shape the agenda across key sectors.

Enable Long-Term
Dialogue

Engage in sustained dialogue within a curated global network, building trust, visibility, and influence over time.

Drive Thought
Leadership

Spearhead working groups, chair strategic sessions, and co-develop actionable insights and policy frameworks.

Position Stakeholders
as Global Champions

Showcase your commitment to innovation, sustainability, and industry leadership on the world stage.

Through this alliance, members gain exceptional influence, insight, and impact. Patron status establishes your organization as a driving force for change and a trusted collaborator in addressing retail’s most pressing challenges.

We take a long-term view in cultivating Patron relationships, believing that deep, purpose-driven partnerships foster shared value and enduring impact. These synergies are key to addressing some of today’s most complex global challenges while unlocking opportunities for inclusive growth and innovation.

The success and relevance of our work are made possible by the steadfast support of our Patron Members, who share our belief in collaboration as a force for progress.

Membership Structure

Eligibility

Reserved for global industry leaders, sovereign institutions, and philanthropic entities committed to long-term impact.

Cohort Size

A select number of organizations to ensure strategic focus and exclusivity.

Duration

Annual membership with optional multi-year commitments.

become a global patron