Events

Jaclyn Lavy, Jaclyn Lavy is a specialist at Sotheby’s. She joined the Sotheby’s New York team in 2020 after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 2019. With her knowledge of blockchain technology and her enthusiasm for emerging and contemporary art, she quickly made an impact and helped establish the…Read More

Adam Ross, Adam Ross is the co-founder and former CEO of skincare brand Heyday, as well as a seasoned professional with over 24 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, entrepreneurship, and leadership. With a background in advising Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and hedge funds, Adam has a…Read More

Alex Norton, Alex Norton (he/him) leads product design at Google DeepMind where he examines the potential of emerging AI research through a people-centered approach to responsible innovation. He is co-founder of Google’s People + AI Guidebook and has mentored startups on the intersection of business, AI, and design. Previously, he’s…Read More

How Chip Bergh Made Levi’s Cool—And Profitable—Again When former Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh was a middle-schooler, he wanted Levi’s jeans so badly he asked his mom to drive two towns over to buy him some. (“All the cool kids were wearing them to school.”) And when he took the reins…Read More

Jason Del Rey, Jason Del Rey is Fortune‘s tech correspondent and the author of Winner Sells All: Amazon, Walmart, and the Battle for Our Wallets, which The Wall Street Journal called an “engrossing account” of the rivalry between the two retail giants that will “fascinate anybody” trying to modernize their company. He…Read More

From AI to Zara: Luxury Retail’s Challenges and Opportunities It was a star-studded evening for the Baker Retailing Center recently, as students were treated to the thought leadership of some of retail and journalism’s leading lights. Joining the Baker Executive Speaker Series panel were Alice + Olivia founder and CEO…Read More

Sapna Parikh, Wharton alum, Sapna Parikh, is the Chief Digital Officer and SVP at Kendo Brands, LVMH (Portfolio of brands include Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Ole Henriksen, KVD Vegan Beauty and Lip Lab) bringing over 25 years of digital & omni-channel retail experience. Sapna’s expertise is in building high-performing digital…Read More

In an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian, 1963 Wharton graduate Stuart Weitzman discussed his career in the fashion industry, time at Penn, philanthropy, and recent campus controversies. Weitzman is the founder and current chairman emeritus of footwear brand Stuart Weitzman and a longtime donor to the University. His Feb. 27…Read More

Janie Yu, Janie Yu is a dynamic business leader with a strong background in innovation, known for her strategic insights and dedication to fostering growth and transformation within the tech sector. She is currently a partner at LFX Venture Partners (formerly known as Fung Capital) where she is focused on…Read More

Doug Howe, Doug Howe is recognized for his significant contributions in the retail sector, notably for his leadership and strategic vision. His experience encompasses various executive roles, including being the CMO at Kohl’s and currently the CEO of Designer Brands who own Keds, Vince Camuto, Topo Athletic and DSW (Designer…Read More