Retail Keynote Speakers
IGNITING A PASSION FOR RETAIL
Retail is entering a period where the speed of disruption will separate adaptable organisations from those that gradually lose relevance.
Leaders need a clear view of where their organisation sits within the emerging divide in retail and whether their operating model is equipped to move at the pace the market now demands.
Our keynote speaker team researches, authors, and convenes CEO-level conversations on the Future of Retail, Consumer Neuroscience, and 2030 readiness.
Brian Walker
Chair & Founder
Retail Doctor Group
Brian Walker is a retail strategist, keynote speaker, and Chair & Founder of Retail Doctor Group, recognised for advising boards and executive teams on performance, transformation, and long-term enterprise value.
Brian draws on decades of senior retail experience and international advisory to help organisations navigate structural change, from AI adoption to omnichannel evolution and market repositioning.
His presentations are grounded in real-world commercial outcomes, combining global insight with proprietary frameworks to align leadership teams around clear, actionable direction.
An acclaimed advisor, Brian’s boardroom briefings and executive forums equip senior leaders with clarity, perspective, and strategic confidence to lead through disruption.
RETAIL KEYNOTE TOPICS
- Retail Industry 2030: Omnichannel, Insights, & Retail Strategy
- Innovation & Retail Trends: Global Best Practice & Case Studies
- The Future of Retail: AI, IoT, & Emerging Technologies
- Steps to Business Fitness™: Brian’s proprietary framework
- Building High Performance Retail: Retail Excellence in Action
When it comes to understanding global retail trends, their implementation and how retailers can successfully compete in today’s disrupted marketplace, Brian is the man to talk to. His knowledge and insights are always at the cutting edge, and his passion when working with retailers is highly infectious.
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AWARDS AND SPEAKING ACCREDITATION
- Asian Retail Congress – Top Global Retail Minds 2019, 2018
- LinkedIn – Top Voice in Retail 2020
- Vend – Top 50 Retail Influencers 2019, 2018
- Australian Enterprise Awards – Best Retail Advisory & Consultancy 2019
- Fit Small Business – Top Retail Influencer 2018
- International Retail Leadership Award: Asian Retail Congress
- 50 Unsung Business Heroes 2015
- Retail Global Conference and Exhibition– Retail Fest 2021
Josh Strutt
GM: Insights & Operations
Retail Doctor Group
Josh Strutt is a consumer insights expert and keynote presenter specialising in retail and FMCG, known for translating behavioural science into commercially actionable strategy.
As the leader of the Consumer Insights division at Retail Doctor Group, Josh combines market research expertise, retail experience, and consumer neuroscience to help organisations understand what drives customer decision-making.
His presentations focus on the subconscious drivers of behaviour, moving beyond demographics to reveal how customers think and engage.
A sought-after speaker across conferences and industry events, Josh connects deep insight with execution, enabling brands and retail leaders to act with clarity and confidence.
RETAIL KEYNOTE TOPICS
- Why We Buy: The Subconscious Drivers of Consumer Decision-Making
- Beyond Demographics: How Behavioural Segmentation Changes Retail Performance
- What Your Brand Really Means: Understanding Your Position in the Consumer’s Mind
- From Insight to Impact: Turning Consumer Understanding into Measurable Retail Performance
- Global Retail Insights: What Leading Retailers Understand About Their Customers That Others Don’t
Josh offers a unique combination of expert technical market research skills, as well as a deep understanding of what truly motivates consumer behaviour - a must-see presenter!
Talking Retail
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