Andrew Laudato is the EVP & COO of The Vitamin Shoppe and a recognized thought leader in retail and technology. He co-founded and chairs the Retail AI Council, guiding the industry’s adoption of artificial intelligence. Passionate about leadership and innovation, he serves on the board of Rufflebutts and frequently speaks at industry events. Laudato is the author of Fostering Innovation: How to Build an Amazing IT Team, where he shares his practical, people-first leadership approach.