2025 Speakers

Valerie is a seasoned retail executive who has been a leader in digital commerce since the early 2000s. From her roots in online startups to omnichannel & digital roles at retail giants like American Eagle Outfitters Inc and Walmart Inc, she has worked at companies of all sizes, across multiple categories, and on numerous continents.  

Valerie started her career in apparel as a merchant for Macy’s Inc before moving into finance and strategy at Walmart in 2009. While there she led the finance team for Sam’s Club US stores, then relocated to China to lead the transformation of Sam’s Club China from stagnant growth to market leader. She moved to Singapore to join RedMart Inc, leading its expansion from online grocery start-up to multi-category marketplace, and preparing it for a sale in 2016 to Lazada/Alibaba. Since returning to the US , Valerie has successfully grown digital businesses: leading Stuart Weitzman’s (Tapestry Inc) online growth around the world, and launching American Eagle’s international digital businesses and omnichannel CRM capabilities.  

As a Partner at Tomorrow (based in NYC), Valerie plays a pivotal role in driving transformation, drawing on her extensive background to craft impactful digital and omnichannel strategies for top retailers globally. Her collaborative approach and commitment to achieving tangible outcomes have established her as a trusted partner in the industry.