Neil Saunders

Managing Director GlobalData

Neil is Managing Director of GlobalData’s retail division – a practice that was born out of the retail analyst firm Conlumino he founded in 2011, which was subsequently acquired by GlobalData. In his role he oversees the development of the company’s proposition and its research output. He also works with major retail clients worldwide to help them understand the retail, shopper, and market landscapes – advising them on how best to develop, evolve and implement business strategies. Prior to his current role, Neil worked for the John Lewis Partnership where he was involved, among other things, in the planning and relocation of new stores, the development of the ecommerce business, and the creation of technical and information systems. Neil lives in Scottsdale, Arizona and in Maui, Hawai’i.
 


2026 Agenda Sessions

Track Keynote: Using Customer Data for Effective Merchandising

Tuesday 24 March 12:00 - 12:20 The Customer Engagement Stage

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Shoptalk After Hours: The Retail Rumble

Tuesday 24 March 16:25 - 17:05 The Marketing & Media Stage

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Building a Professional Brand on Social Media

Wednesday 25 March 11:10 - 11:50 Tactical Lab B

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