Future Stores 2024

June 03 - 05, 2024

JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE

Drew Green

CEO Indochino

Drew Green is an award-winning Chief Executive Officer, entrepreneur, and expert in starting and managing high-growth companies. A visionary leader, Green has created one of the world's fastest growing apparel brands. Between 2015-2023, he established over $100M in strategic capital commitments for INDOCHINO from Madrona Venture Partners, Highland Consumer, Dayang Group, Mitsui & Co. (TSE: 8031) and Postmedia Network (TSX: PNC.B) and has secured partnerships with hundreds of celebrities and professional athletes, along with MLB, NHL, NBA, and NFL teams. INDOCHINO created, launched, and then expanded to +100 showrooms, employing over 1,000 people across North America, with another 3,500 people in China working daily to produce the one-of-a-kind garments each INDOCHINO customer creates.

Previously nominated as top 40 under 40, as well as CEO of the year, Green has been recognized for his accomplishments throughout his career. In 2017 Green was awarded the Lifetime Innovation in Retail award. In 2018 he was awarded Retailer of the Year by Chain Store Age, and in 2018 Green was selected as The Entrepreneur of the Year, by Ernst and Young. In 2019 Canadian Business announced that between 2015-2019, INDOCHINO was #1 fastest growing Canadian retailer, with sales globally, and 3rd fastest growing retailer in Canada, amongst retailers with revenues over $100M. Over the past 25 years Drew has sold billions of dollars’ worth of product globally, online and in store, and is recognized as a direct-to-consumer expert.

Prior to INDOCHINO, Green founded and was Chief Executive Officer of Canada's first multi-merchant marketplace, which is now owned by EMERGE COMMERCE, which he leads as Chairman and major shareholder. Throughout his career, Drew has held leadership roles at companies that have created billions in shareholder value through leadership roles at FloNetwork (acquired by DoubleClick). DoubleClick (acquired by Google), and SHOP.COM, (acquired by Market America) amongst others.

Over the past 25 years Drew Green has started or invested in +100 private companies, venture funds and real-estate assets across Canada, all of which are still held and being built via DREWGREEN.CA INC. Over his career, Drew has founded and become chairman of over 15 Canadian companies, including five that are currently public on the TSX and or NYSE, raising over a billion dollars as a Founder, CEO and or Chairman. Drew also serves as a board member at York University, his alma mater, and awards yearly scholarships for York and UBC students.

Day One: The Retail Experience is Everywhere

11:40 AM Panel: Connecting Communities: Fostering Customer Engagement In-Store and Beyond through Community Building

As brands work to strengthen their relationships with consumers, retail leaders know that the physical store can help brands create, connect with, and grow communities. Our panelists will discuss how: 

  • Making strategic decisions around store openings in new and emerging markets 
  • Engaging with existing communities relating to the company brand outside the four walls of the store 
  • Staffing the retail location for store operations as well as community engagement

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Drew.

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