The Future of Digital Luxury
Mandarin Hotel, 251 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris, France
Paris
Summary
Should you go where your customers are?
We are excited to return to our favourite city, talking to brands in the “marque de luxe” sector who are taking the journey into digital with their customers.
There are stories from across the world where “luxe” brands have leveraged digital channels for commercial growth. China in particular is the case study for Luxe digital growth, with the USA and some other markets following hard.
Paris is “home” for so many Luxe businesses, we wonder whether the HQ of the brand DNA should explore digital as much domestically as overseas, and are keen to share what we hear from outside Paris - and debate the subject with our French friends.
Over a private dinner we will run a discussion focused on:
- Building a global digital strategy for Marque de Luxe
- Building global digital capability whilst enabling local teams
- Speed of transformation - Should Luxe hurry harder into digital
Thomas Davis
International Digital Operations Director
CartierRead Full Bio →
Tom Davis is based in Geneva, Switzerland and is currently the International Digital Operations Director for Cartier SA.
Since joining Cartier in 2016, Tom’s focus has been leading the global ecommerce business, overseeing “connected” retail and establishing retail innovation. His span of responsibility covers running the day to day business of ecommerce, managing an omnichannel digital ecostystem as well as working with innovation labs, startups and physical prototypes to impove the boutique customer experience.
Tom has worked within the digital world since the mid 1990s and has been instrumental developing, launching and running ecommerce and digital businesses for brands such as PUMA, Tommy Hilfiger and Sirius Satellite Radio.
Tom is a graduate of Vanderbilt University with a degree in Human and Organizational Development and earned his Master of Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management.
Maria White
Global Search Lead
Kurt GeigerRead Full Bio →
Maria Amelie White works as Global Search Lead at Kurt Geiger. Maria is an MSc in Psychological Research and has worked in SEO for over 12 years, specialising in attracting relevant and converting traffic to Global Brands with, Consumer Trends analysis, Technical and International SEO, and Social Media.
AGENDA
18.30 Arrival & Welcome Drinks
19.15 Guests seated
19.20 Welcome from Commerce Futures
19.30 Keynote speaker - Thomas Davis, Cartier
20.00 Starters served
20.20 Guest speaker - Maria White, Kurt Geiger
20.40 Mains Served - Set topic discussed at tables
21.10 Topic discussed as a collection
21.30 Desserts & Networking
23.00 Event Closes
Thomas Davis
International Digital Operations Director
CartierRead Full Bio →
Tom Davis is based in Geneva, Switzerland and is currently the International Digital Operations Director for Cartier SA.
Since joining Cartier in 2016, Tom’s focus has been leading the global ecommerce business, overseeing “connected” retail and establishing retail innovation. His span of responsibility covers running the day to day business of ecommerce, managing an omnichannel digital ecostystem as well as working with innovation labs, startups and physical prototypes to impove the boutique customer experience.
Tom has worked within the digital world since the mid 1990s and has been instrumental developing, launching and running ecommerce and digital businesses for brands such as PUMA, Tommy Hilfiger and Sirius Satellite Radio.
Tom is a graduate of Vanderbilt University with a degree in Human and Organizational Development and earned his Master of Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management.
Maria White
Global Search Lead
Kurt GeigerRead Full Bio →
Maria Amelie White works as Global Search Lead at Kurt Geiger. Maria is an MSc in Psychological Research and has worked in SEO for over 12 years, specialising in attracting relevant and converting traffic to Global Brands with, Consumer Trends analysis, Technical and International SEO, and Social Media.
Venue
Mandarin Hotel, 251 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris, France
A timeless celebration of Paris, inspired by fashion, artistic creativity and underpinned by the brand’s legendary service. The elegant rooms and spacious suites offer a stylish Parisian experience with a nod to couture and art. Sat in the heart of Paris, the hotel features an inner garden, providing a sanctuary from the bustling city and a peaceful dining haven.
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