Industry Outlook: Challenges, Opportunities & Strategies

Jill Blanchard is president of client solutions at Advantage Solutions, a leading provider of sales and marketing services to consumer goods manufacturers and retailers. She is the author of the Advantage Outlook, a quarterly survey of senior-level executives at dozens of the leading retailers and consumer products companies that offers unique insights into the top trends at retail. Jill is a frequently featured retail expert in media outlets, including as a regular guest on Bloomberg Radio.

Stephen Corrou is the Executive Sales Director for Alcon US OTC Business. Alcon is the global leader in eye care with a portfolio of products that enhance eyesight. In his role, he leads Alcon’s OTC business across Multiple Channels (Food/Drug Wholesale/Dollar/Military/Puerto Rico) leading across functional team.

Rachel Marler is the US Chief Customer Officer at Haleon. In this role, she leads Haleon Consumer Health’s customer engagement efforts to build strong, trusting retailer partnerships and deliver compelling omni category and shopper healthcare experiences across the all channels. She also leads US Digital Commerce and Net Revenue Management. She joined Haleon in April 2022. Rachel brings with her significant experience in sales, marketing and general management across several consumer product goods companies including Gillette, P&G, Tyson Foods, and most recently Kimberly-Clark where she was Vice President, Sales and Strategy for the Paper Business Unit.