One of the true legends of retailing, Leonard Lauder, who helped build The Estee Lauder Group of Companies with his mother to create a global beauty industry, was honoured by the World Retail Congress with membership of the World Retail Hall of Fame in January this year. The Congress wanted to use the opportunity of World Retail Congress Connected to recognise his unique talents and contribution to the retail industry with this special session. Bringing together some important retail names who have special connections to him and his brands, they will ask him a range of questions that will allow everyone to hear his thoughts, reflections and insights from a lifetime in retail. 

Those taking part in this special Audience with Leonard Lauder are:

Terry Lundgren, former President, Chairman and CEO of Macys

Tommy Hilfiger

Michael Ward, Managing Director, Harrods

Marta Alvarez, President, El Corte Inglés

Gilbert Harrison, Chairman, Harrison Group

Marigay McKee, Co-founder, Fernbrook Capital Management

Suzie Wokabi, Founder, Suzie Beauty