Current Speakers

Mike Yerkes is the Chief Operating Officer for Hot Topic, Inc., the leading omnichannel platform for music, entertainment, and pop culture merchandise. In his role, Mike oversees Technology, Customer Experience, Fulfillment and Logistics across all brands. He joined Hot Topic in 2018.

Mike has over 25 years of progressive management experience in Supply Chain and Operations. Prior to Hot Topic, Mike has held leadership roles at Billabong, Brown Shoe Company, and The Jones Group, to name a few.

Mike holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, as well as a MBA from Pennsylvania State University.