Keynotes

Stacia Andersen, President of Target Sourcing Services

Stacia is currently the President for Target Sourcing Services which includes responsibility for both domestic and international sourcing and quality assurance.

Stacia has been with Target Corporation for 12 years. She started with Target as a Business Analyst in 1994 and has held many jobs including Merchandise Planning Manager, Project Manager Supply Chain, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Merchandise Planning Director, Divisional Sourcing Manager and Vice President Sourcing – Men’s and Kids. She has worked in many areas including Home and Garden, Women’s Ready to Wear, Infant Layette/Bedding/Furniture, Shoes, Intimate Apparel and Women’s Accessories.

Stacia graduated with a B.S. in Marketing and Corporate Communications from Buena Vista University in 1993.

Guillaume Gauthereau, President and CEO of LALIQUE North America

Guillaume Gauthereau is President and CEO of LALIQUE North America where he manages all retail and wholesale operations for the US and Canada. Mr. Gauthereau previously worked as a Managing Director for LALIQUE Limited in the United Kingdom where he oversaw the subsidiary of boutiques, shop in shops, duty free and wholesale doors. Before joining LALIQUE, Mr. Gauthereau worked as a Manager at Louis Vuitton's largest flagship store on the Champs-Elysees in Paris.

Preceding retail, he was the founder of internet start-up, Alidoo.com, and worked in the pet health industry for Ralston Purina Nestle and Hill's Pet Nutrition Colgate Palmolive. Mr. Gauthereau received a PhD from the Veterinary School of Maisons-Alfort in Paris and also holds a certificate in Marketing & Communication from the Vet School.

Mr. Gauthereau is an advisory board member for the Luxury Education Foundation (LEF), member of CGI (Clinton Global Initiative), Chairman of Design Watch at the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, co-founder of 4th Avenue - a luxury executive club, and board director of Office Of One - a brand strategy firm.