What does it mean
to lead in a
new era?
What does it mean to lead in a new world?
The 2025 CEO Summit—co-hosted by The Wharton School’s Baker Retailing Center and RLC Global Forum—will tackle this urgent question head on.
Taking place on October 16 in New York City, this exclusive, invitation-only event centers on the theme “Leading in a New Era,” reflecting the new realities CEOs must face—volatility, mistrust, fragmentation—and the mandate to lead with sharper vision and bold ideas.
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Retailers and Brands
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Speakers
Roster
The 2025 CEO Summit will feature a distinguished lineup of CEOs, brand innovators, and industry experts from across the global retail landscape. On October 16 in New York, these influential voices will share their insights and experiences, driving vital discussions on how leadership must evolve in an era of division and disruption.
Renowned for its candid conversations and off-the-record insights, this exclusive industry gathering delivers real-time dialogue, high-level exchange, and purposeful networking that lead to bold ideas and practical leadership outcomes.
Speakers
Terry Lundgren
Sam Kim
Julie Bornstein
Carlo Croso
Retail Excellence Award
On October 15, we celebrate Terry Lundgren—trailblazing former Chairman & CEO of Macy’s, Inc.,and an iconic figure in American retail—with the Retail Excellence Award, in recognition of his bold leadership, industry-shaping vision, and enduring legacy.
Past Attendees
