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Shekar Raman is passionate about building data-driven technologies leveraging AI and machine learning to help retailers and brands elevate the customer experience.

Countless studies and years of work with some of the world’s most innovative companies gives Michael Sansolo a unique and diverse view of the changing nature of trends impacting shoppers, employees, competition, economics, supply chains and management.

With more than two decades of experience as a blue-chip marketer and understanding of consumer needs, Andrew Katz focuses on developing and implementing revenue-generating strategies to accelerate consumer adoption, as well as driving brand awareness and product sales.

Alicja Spaulding is a data-driven marketing professional boasting 20 years of experience in blending the analytical with the creative aspects of marketing to foster growth and profitability.

Parag Shah is a distinguished merchandising and digital executive with over two decades of experience predominantly in the retail and grocery sectors, including The Giant Company and Wakefern Food Corporation.

Manish is a marketing executive whose dynamic career, spanning two decades across North America, Asia and Africa, demonstrates expertise in brand building and a comprehensive mastery over traditional, digital and performance marketing.

Mike is the CEO of SPAR, bringing more than 30 years of retail, services, technology and leadership experience to the business and has transformed it into one of the market’s most innovative partners to brands and retailers.