Erik Oken is the global head of retail and consumer investment banking at J.P Morgan. Throughout his expansive career at the firm, he has been dedicated to growing companies in the consumer goods, food and beverage, and luxury sectors in ways that not only help them excel, but also adapt to and anticipate the ever changing retail landscape. We talk about: the need to transform the food system, the acceleration of the retail landscape, the enabling nature of technology, the importance to marry creativity with data, and more.
Interviewed by Mortimer Singer.
The Modern Menswear Designer: Todd Snyder, Founder of Todd Snyder
The Brand Visionary: President & Executive Creative Director, American Eagle & Aerie, Jennifer Foyle
The Mother-Daughter Duo: Co-founders of Dormify, Amanda and Karen Zuckerman
The Joyful Fashion Brand: Co-Founder & CEO of Frances Valentine, Elyce Arons
The Wild Plant Enthusiast: Founder of Alpyn Beauty, Kendra Kolb Butler
Infusing a Classic Brand with Fresh Relevance: Kevin McLaughlin and Mary Ellen Coyne of J.McLaughlin
The Feel-Good Lifestyle Brand: CEO of Roller Rabbit, Ed Bertouch
The Artist Inspired by Nature: Founder, Michael Aram
The Scent Master: Founder & CEO of Perfumehead, Daniel Patrick Giles
The Future of Live Shopping: Founder & CEO of Stage TEN, Dave Lazar
Two Perspectives, One Vision: Veronica Miele Beard & Veronica Swanson Beard, Founders of Veronica Beard
Made By Hand, Designed for Life: CEO of Simon Pearce, Jay Benson
Morty Singer on The Private Equity Podcast with Alex Rawlings
Bringing Art, Love and Joy into the Home: Sara Story Design
The Magic of Fruit-Powered Skincare: Glow Recipe’s Sarah Lee and Christine Chang
Fostering Fashion’s Future Talent: Executive Director of the Fashion Scholarship Fund, Peter Arnold
The Branding Expert: Personal & Consumer Brand Strategist, Aliza Licht
The Man Behind Marketplaces: Co-Founder and co-CEO of Mirakl, Adrien Nussenbaum
The Retail Tech Guru: Founder and CEO of Coresight Research, Deborah Weinswig
The Events Aficionado: Peter Englehart, CEO of HITS Horse Shows
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