We’re More Than A Conference.
We’re A Community.
We are the community for digital, marketing and technology retail leaders, bringing together industry executives and emerging trailblazers to openly share ideas that elevate your game and unlock your growth potential.
Meaningful peer-to-peer connections and curated dialogue with executives ranging from global brands to disruptive up-and-comers.
Content on new marketing strategies and tactical “how to’s” from industry leaders with broad hands-on experience.
Speakers from leading retailers, DTC brands and innovative tech companies including executives from Anthropologie, Domino’s, Forever 21, Coach, L’Oreal, Walmart, Build-A-Bear, Solo Brands, DSW and many more.
Original merchant and consumer research on marketing and ecommerce trends and issues impacting our industry, that help you align and accelerate your business.
We hope you will consider joining our community and attending our events.
Black Speakers Database:
CommerceNext would like to help create visibility for Black individuals by identifying a list of potential speakers from the Black community that can speak on retail-related topics. Interested in nominating someone for our Black Speakers Database? Please click here →
Senior Leadership
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Scott Silverman
Co-Founder
Scott Silverman is a digital retail connector and 15+ year e-commerce veteran. Former Shop.org Executive Director and board member. Co-inventor of Cyber Monday. Founder of Cybermonday.com and Co-Founder of the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.
Veronika Sonsev
Co-Founder
Veronika Sonsev is a retail industry connector and speaker. Previously, she led the retail practice at Chameleon Collective and founded and held executive roles at various tech companies, including inSparq, Jumptap and AOL. Veronika enjoys programming and writing about the retail industry and advises several retail-industry tech startups.
Allan Dick
Co-Founder
Emily Wander
Chief Revenue Officer
Emily Wander joined CommerceNext in 2019 and was excited to rejoin an industry she was active in from 2003-2009. She leverages her past experience leading teams within the telecommunications industry and international banking to spearhead go-to-market initiatives within CommerceNext. Her passion is meeting and connecting industry players and learning about the latest ecommerce solutions that foster industry growth.
A Member of the Largest Global Ecommerce Events Portfolio
CommerceNext is now part of CloserStill Media, a global events company specializing in high-value, content-driven events and building and nurturing B2B professional communities. As one of the fastest-growing global events businesses operating best in class events throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, CloserStill Media delivers across a range of industry verticals.
Ecommerce Expo UK
Is the UK’s largest and most established ecommerce event, with over 300 exhibitors and 11,000 visitors. Ecommerce Expo UK is collocated with Technology for Marketing, The UK’s definitive martech event.
E Show Barcelona and E Show Madrid
Is Southern Europe’s largest ecommerce events, deliver over 400 exhibitors and 15,500 visitors across the 2 shows. (Madrid: 300 exhibitors, 8000 attendees; Barcelona: 300 exhibitors, 7500 attendees). CloserStill also runs a 1-2-1 meeting event in Spain for the ecommerce sector called eForum.
Ecommerce Expo Asia
Is the region’s largest ecommerce event taking place annually in October at Marina Sands Hotel delivering more than 3,000 ecommerce professionals. CloserStill Asia also produces the Retail Executive Summit in April, a C-level event for retail professionals.
Advisory Board
At CommerceNext we believe in the power of connections to ignite potential. We convene established and emerging leaders to exchange experiences, get inspired and do great things.
We’ve pooled the collective experience and relationships of more than 50 advisors to bring you unparalleled access to accomplished and diverse industry role models. Our advisors lead enriching conversations and share candidly, providing our members with ideas, strategies and tactics to achieve their ambitions.
Andrew Tweed
GM, Shari’s Berries
1-800-Flowers.com
Samir Desai
EVP, Chief Digital + Technology Officer
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Chris Hardisty
CEO
Alexis Russell Jewelry
Javier Marimon
Frmr Senior Director of Digital Product Management
Alo Yoga
Craig Brommers
CMO
American Eagle Outfitters
Keri McGhee
Chief Marketing Officer
Attentive
Vijay Talwar
Chief Commercial and Digital Officer
Avolta
Jeff Gerstel
Chief Marketing Officer
B&H Photo
Angela Hsu
Frmr Chief Marketing Officer
Beyond (frmly Overstock)
Emily Culp
Chief Strategy & Brand Officer
BodyHealth
Billy May
CEO
Brooklinen
Sarah Rasmusen
Chief Customer & Digital Officer Advisor
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Joe Megibow
CEO
Casper
Emily Hickey
Co-Founder & CEO
Chief Detective Growth Consulting
Jon Mandell
Frmr Chief Customer Officer
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Jeremy Swift
CEO & Founder
Cordial
Roshan Varma
SVP Digital
Delta Galil
Matt Gehring
Frmr Chief Marketing Officer
Dutch Pet
Ekta Chopra
Chief Digital Officer
e.l.f. BEAUTY
Shawna Hausman
SVP, Global Ecommerce
ESPRIT
Doug Jensen
SVP, GTM Analytics & Activation and Learning COE
Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.
Geoffrey Sanders
Chief Marketing Officer
Firstleaf
Vivian Chang
Vice President Ecommerce
GNC
Kacey Sharrett
Head of DTC
GoPro
Danielle Schmelkin
Chief Information Officer
J.Crew Group
Derek Yarbrough
Frmr Chief Marketing Officer
J.Crew Group
Dana Schwartz
SVP, Global Direct to Consumer & Digital
KEEN
Anddria Varnado
VP & GM, Consumer Business
Kohler
Qun Wei
Head of Analytics
Lemonade
Liesel Walsh
SVP Consumer Demand
Many Moons
George Hanson
EVP, CDO
Mattress Firm
Andrew Fried
SVP, Direct to Consumer
Mint Mobile
Suruchi Shukla
VP Marketing
Minted
Sarah Wallis
COO
Minted
Scott Ableman
Venture Partner
NextGen Venture Partner
Julie Evans
VP and Chief Marketing Officer
Omaha Steaks
Lev Peker
CEO
Parts iD
Steven Young
Chief Marketing Officer
Poshmark
Katherine Monasebian
COO
Radwell International
David Cost
VP of Digital & Ecommerce
Rainbow
Tobias Ring
Managing Director, Commercials
SCAYLE Commerce Engine
Liana Thompson
Vice President of E-Commerce
Shutterfly
Bree Casart
Chief Marketing Officer
Shutterfly
Jenna Posner
Frmr CDO
Solo Brands
Josh Krepon
President, US Direct to Consumer & Global Digital
Steve Madden
Carolyn Pollock
Chief Marketing Officer
Tailored Brands
Noam Paransky
Frmr Chief Omni and Innovation Officer
Tapestry
Leslie Emmons Burthey
SVP Marketing
TeePublic
Jason Nickel
SVP of Marketing
Ten Thousand
Jon Kosoff
CDO
Tillys
Michael Lackman
Frmr CEO
Trade Coffee
Charlie Cole
CEO
Tribute Technology
Jeff Hamm
VP, Digital Experience and Operations
Ulta
Brian Seewald
EVP, Digital
Victoria Secret
Naomi Jacobs
Senior Director, Head of Social
Walmart
Sarah Henry
VP, Head of Content, Influencer, & Commerce
Walmart
Pano Anthos
Founder & Managing Partner
XRC Ventures
