The Retail Revelation: Recent Episodes
Matthew Goddard
Expert Knowledge & Insight with Digital & Tech Leaders from across the Retail Industry. Hosted by Matthew Goddard, Executive Search Recruiter (Digital & Technology).
Alex Murray is Digital Director at Lidl, and previously held a number of ecommerce and multichannel roles at Waitrose. Alex has has over 17 years digital experience, leading diverse teams through periods of rapid growth and transformation. Alex is passionate about creating memorable experiences in digital environments that drive customer advocacy and repeat business.In this episode, he addresses both the opportunities and limitations retailers face within the current digital landscape, particularly around emerging technology.
Abigail Hayhoe is a marketing and communications specialist who has headed up global strategy and teams at renowned luxury brands, including the world’s longest serving jeweller, House of Garrard, and legendary eyewear designers Cutler and Gross. Prior to this, she worked in marketing at the Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton group and American Express Centurion, and also managed the prestigious fashion award, the International Woolmark Prize, in Europe. Abigail holds a first-class honours degree in Economics with French from the University of Nottingham. In this episode, Abigail shares her expertise on how luxury brands, specifically can navigate the digital landscape from a digital marketing perspective, in order to grow their brands online whilst maintaining their prestige.
Alexandru Voica is the technology communications manager at Ocado. Before joining the world’s largest online-only supermarket, Alex held several PR roles in the technology and consumer electronics markets. His main areas of expertise include developing and maintaining relationships with technology media and analysts, acting as a technology spokesperson and evangelist, driving co-marketing opportunities with partners and customers, and managing day-to-day social media programs in close alignment with marketing campaigns. His technical background includes a MSc. in computer graphics at the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa and a brief stint as a CPU engineer. In this episode, Alex shares his unique perspective around the challenges and opportunities, the world’s largest online supermarket faces.