Business transformation: Strategies to overcome execution hurdles in complex times
Join this session to get help from leaders who have succeeded in change management in the era of AI and uncertainty
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape—marked by AI-driven technological advancements, geopolitical instability, and shifting customer expectations—enterprise leaders face unprecedented complexity and uncertainty. Change management is the top methodology for supporting process excellence and transformation, according to respondents of the annual PEX Report survey. While transformation initiatives are essential for achieving sustainable, long-term value, 70 percent of these efforts fail primarily because of execution challenges.
Join us for an insightful conversation with industry experts who have successfully navigated transformative journeys within their organizations. Ana Badell, SVP of Enterprise Business Transformation at Lululemon, Alice Chi Martin, President of Global Merchandise Services (GMS) at tms, and Vikram Ashok, CEO of Graphite, will share their expertise.
Key highlights:
- How to overcome challenges and get people to join you on the journey.
- The pivotal role talent plays in executing large-scale transformation initiatives.
- What leaders need to know to remain at the forefront of change and on the cutting edge.
Speakers
Ana Badell
Senior Vice President – Global Enterprise Business Transformation
lululemon
Ana Badell is the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Business Transformation at lululemon. She leads a global team that drives the holistic evolution in how the business operates encompassing shifts in core and emerging business models, strategic planning and funding, and operations to improve productivity, efficiency, and value delivery. Before joining Lululemon, Ana held senior roles at PepsiCo, Beautycounter, and Starbucks, where she spearheaded large-scale transformation efforts in supply chain and business operations. She drives lasting, impactful change by inspiring teams and fostering a collaborative, continuous improvement mindset.
Alice Chi Martin
President of Global Merchandise Services (GMS)
tms
Alice is the President of Global Merchandise Services (GMS) at tms, where she leads a global end-to-end Product Development and Commercial team responsible for developing covetable merchandise for some of the world’s most beloved brands. Her leadership has been instrumental in reshaping GMS’ business and operating model for scalability and securing exclusive partnerships, driving growth and profitability. Before joining tms, Alice held senior leadership roles at Starbucks, where she led the Enterprise Transformation Office and spearheaded strategic efforts to improve productivity, margin growth, and operational efficiency. She is recognized for building and leading high-performance teams that consistently achieve aggressive growth targets, particularly navigating complex organizational change and turnaround scenarios.
Vikram Ashok
Founder and CEO
Graphite
Vikram Ashok is the Founder and CEO of Graphite, a leading technology platform that connects Fortune 1000 companies with the world's leading independent consultants for on-demand work. Under his leadership, Graphite has become the go-to solution for forward-thinking Enterprises to access critical expertise, boost agility and drive innovation through on-demand talent. Before founding Graphite, Vikram was a private equity investor at Quilvest Capital Partners, a $36B multi-family office, where he executed control and minority private equity transactions across a variety of industries.
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