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298. Gentiane Barret, Global Head of Media eCommerce and Content Live in Barcelona: An Industry Outside, In-housing, Bold Moves, Digital Shelf, Retail Media

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Release Date: 01/24/2026

308. David Flochel, CEO at Quorn: Leading with Authenticity, Private Equity, Moving with Family, Health Scares, Plant Based show art 308. David Flochel, CEO at Quorn: Leading with Authenticity, Private Equity, Moving with Family, Health Scares, Plant Based

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Watch on YouTube:   is the Chief Executive Officer at Plant-Based Leader Quorn. Daniel sat with him in London to speak about his career in FMCG. In this conversation, we speak about why he decided to make key company changes which involved moving geographies and adapting to new cultures, a major health scare five years ago, leadership and more. Tune in to hear about: His journey from growing up in rural Northern France to becoming a CEO Working in Private Equity when he was the CEO of Selecta, part of KKR Experiences, lessons and self-awareness in his leadership journey Managing an...

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Watch on YouTube:   is the MD of Sales EMEA at Commerce Media Technology Leader . As one of the most respected (and tenured) voices in Retail Media, he joins Daniel live in London to share his unique vision of the industry; from how it has evolved to some big shifts Retailers and Tech vendors will have to make to consolidate this offering. Tune in to hear about: How he started in Retail Media (and surprise – this space is more than 5 years old!) Why he chose to join Koddi and how they are positioned Why Retail Media needs an overhaul: not confined to a few predictable places, winning...

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Watch on YouTube:   is the Area Vice President Russia, Africa, Middle East and Turkey (RAMET) at Consumer Healthcare Leader Kenvue. He joined Daniel in Dubai to speak about his very international career, that’s taken him and his family from Brazil to Germany, Indonesia, UK, South Africa and, now, the Emirates in a large regional role.  Tune in to hear about: How he’s built his career path based on curiosity Developing cultural sensitivity and finding ways to connect and build trust with the team when moving internationally Balancing a fast professional career with family ...

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Watch on YouTube:   is the VP of Asia, Oceania and Africa at Cereal Partners Worldwide, the joint venture between Nestlé and General Mills. Daniel sat with him in Dubai to learn about his career path up to a Regional General Manager job: the beginnings, growing, leadership, tough decisions, moving internationally and what to do to get there.  Tune in to hear about: The key success factors to grow into a leader from the Sales Function Leading with authenticity and the importance of self-awareness Moving into a global role for the first time Having an international career Heading up...

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The highly anticipated “What’s in Store for Retail Media Networks” is coming to Dusseldorf on February 23rd. Sign up here: . In this episode, we welcome STRATACACHE’s (the company behind the event) and to speak about the main themes of the event, such as Creative, Measurement, the role of Brands as well as a general “State of the Nation” of In-Store Retail Media!  Tune in to hear about: Why the event is relevant for Brands, Retailers and Agencies The reality and potential of in-store Media How in-store measurement is a reality and its untapped potential Measurement and...

info_outline 303. Sharon Gee, SVP Product, AI at Commerce: Visibility in Agentic, Brand Websites, Data + Commerce, Customers as a Channel show art 303. Sharon Gee, SVP Product, AI at Commerce: Visibility in Agentic, Brand Websites, Data + Commerce, Customers as a Channel

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Watch on YouTube:   is the SVP Product, AI at Commerce, the umbrella company of BigCommerce, Feedonomics and Makeswift. Daniel joined her live at their stand at NRF (Retail’s Big Show in NYC, January 2026) to discuss what brands have to think about data when presenting themselves to a world where agency is no longer a human exclusivity.  Tune in to hear about: - Commerce’s rebrand and how they are combining a Data and Commerce  - The Shift to Data as a Storefront, Customers as the channel and Agents as customers  - Brand Websites: why they are more key and relevant...

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Marina Nesterenko is the Global Category and Customer Marketing Director at LIPTON Teas and Infusions (Unilever spin-off). In this conversation, we speak about how she’s re-imagining the tea category – where over 5 Billion cups are consumed a day globally! – to better connect with consumers, now that younger generations are not so keen on coffee. We also speak about her FMCG career beginnings, falling out of love with the corporate world and back again, entrepreneurship and more. Ah! And Marina is also the Founder of Bubble Bliss, a Champagne Bar in Paris that’s just been nominated as...

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Don’t miss our visit to Small Beer Brewery on our Instagram: and YouTube:   and are the founders of , a mid-strength (2.1 to 2.7% ABV) brewery based in South Bermondsey, London. They join Daniel to speak about their journey as Founders, why they decided to go all-in into this category, routes to market and much more. Tune in to hear about: What “mid-strength” beer actually means and why it sits between 0.0% and full-strength for people who still want a proper beer Why Small Beer exists and how it’s trying to solve a very modern problem: keeping the ritual and flavour without...

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Watch this episode on YouTube:    In this episode recorded live in New York City, we are joined by , former Chief Information Officer at lululemon and , co-Founder and CEO at . Together, we explore the impact that AI Agents are having beyond the buzz and the front-end shopping, like enabling real-time data collection. During the conversation, you’ll hear more about the possibilities that this opens, but as well how senior executives are facing this novelty and how it’s impacting organisations. Tune in to hear about: - Real-time Data scraping and its possibilities and treating...

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This podcast was filmed live from John Lewis’ Partnership’s Bluewater store in Dartford, Greater London. You can watch the video here:  and behind the scenes here:   We are joined by John Lewis’ In-Store Retail Strategy & Development Manager and Barrows Connected Store’s CEO to speak about how they’ve partnered to create a next generation Store Experience with their digital touchpoints (formerly known as screens) and how that ultimately benefits brands, consumers and the Retailer.   Tune in to hear about:  John Lewis’ heritage and their vision to have...

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Gentiane Barret is the Global Head of Media eCommerce and Content at Consumer Health Leader Opella (former Sanofi Consumer Healthcare). An unusual leader in our industry, having worked at the likes of Google and Bain & Company prior, she joins Daniel live from his Barcelona office to speak about her bold approach to building digital capabilities, Retail Media and much more. 

Tune in to hear about:

  • How her unorthodox background (within Consumer Goods) has shaped her “change agent” role
  • Adapting to different company cultures and working styles (in Tech, Consulting and Big OTC)
  • How she took the bold approach of in-housing Media
  • Her point of view on eRetail Media and Digital Shelf

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