Dr. Doug Mattheus is an accomplished business executive, consultant, facilitator, and Adjunct Marketing Professor at the Nelson Mandela University in South Africa. With over 35 years of experience in a range of industries, and an International Member of The Marketing Society UK, Institute of Directors UK and The Reinvention Academy, he has a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He is adept at consulting on all aspects of Marketing, including Brand, Sponsorship, CSI, Product, and Retail, and harbors a special interest in Challenger Brands - those companies and brands that are ready to challenge the status quo and bring innovative benefits to consumers.
His professional acumen is further enhanced by a Doctorate in Business from the University of Phoenix, USA, showcasing his deep commitment and understanding of the business world.

Cor Verhoeven is a Group Product Manager at one of Europe's largest marketplaces, bol., specialising in pricing and assortment insights. Cor studied at both Fontys University of Applied Sciences and Radboud University, completing his Masters in Business Administration and Strategy. Cor is bringing his entrepreneurial spirit and his 10+ years of e-commerce, product management and marketplace experience to Price Points Live.

Sander Roose, Founder and CEO of Omnia Retail, is a seasoned retail expert and entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in retail and e-commerce. He holds a MSc degree in Industrial Engineering & Management Science from the Eindhoven University of Technology, where he graduated cum laude. After starting his career at Procter&Gamble, Sander has become an entrepreneur: Harvest (acquired by OLX, part of Naspers), Commerce Squared (e-com strategy consultant), and now Omnia Retail.

Prof. Hermann Simon, founder and Honorary Chairman of Simon-Kucher; Partners, is a globally recognized pricing and growth consultancy expert and author of over 40 books, including bestsellers on hidden champions—a term he introduced in 1990. His recent works include "Hidden Champions in the Chinese Century" (2021) and "Beating Inflation" (2022). With a teaching career spanning prestigious institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and MIT from 1979 to 1995, Simon has received multiple honorary doctorates and professorships. He's also celebrated in the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame and has significantly impacted the business and academic world, including founding a business school in China and initiating Germany's first SPAC and search fund.

Gerrie has 25 years of experience in industries that got disrupted by the internet, which makes him a hands-on expert in dealing with the impact of 'digital'. Through his talks and workshops he's inspired and helped a variety of clients, ranging from FMCG corporates to AI start-ups, from government agencies to the World Chambers Congress.

In times of hyper-fast tech developments, digital transformation and permachange, there is one solid, constant element: the customers. Also known as: people. And it’s the companies that truly understand their customers that will outlive any tech hype or (terrible word alert) disruption. The key thing to being successful in these challenging times is putting the customer central. But customer centricity is not defining a socio-demographic target audience but truly understanding the needs of the people you work for.

Natalie is a dynamic voice in the evolving world of global retail, offering a unique perspective on the blend of brick-and-mortar with digital shopping experiences. Fuelled by her passion, she digs deep into how businesses can elevate their customer journeys. She's the proud co-author of two groundbreaking books on the subject, including the notable Amazon: How the World's Most Relentless Retailer Will Continue to Revolutionize Commerce. As the host of the Retail Disrupted podcast, Natalie sparks conversations that matter, setting the stage as a go-to keynote speaker in retail-focused conferences. You may have seen her on platforms like the BBC, Bloomberg, and Sky News, or read her insightful columns in Retail Week and Forbes. Beyond the spotlight, she's an invaluable member of the KPMG/RetailNext Retail Think Tank, analyzing and dissecting the pulse of UK's retail landscape.