Convergence trends in retail tech and media

Issac Krakovsky, EY Americas Retail Leader and Nuno Leal, EY America’s Technology and Media Innovation Leader, explain how the retail and technology industries are primed for overlap thanks to changing consumer expectations and an increase in companies going direct-to-consumer.

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Jason Barnes, Principal in the EY Consumer Products and Retail practice, and Miguel Duarte EY US Consumer Health Leader explain how acquisitions and partnerships are helping blur the lines between the consumer and health sectors.

Lokesh Ohri, EY Americas Consumer Consulting Leader, explains the convergence trend that is driving brands to go beyond their core competencies —and strategies for success.

Meet The Team

Lokesh Ohri

EY Americas Consulting Consumer Products Sector Leader
Consumer products and retail aficionado. Emerging tech, data and AI enthusiast. Innovator. Proud father.
New York, USA

Isaac Krakovsky

EY Americas Consulting Retail Sector Leader
Advising the retail, consumer and private equity industries for over 30 years. Passionate about leading teams, business transformation, family, skiing and golf.
New York, USA

Nuno Leal

Partner, Marketing, Product and Data/AI, Consulting, Ernst & Young LLP
A curious mind on everything that technology touches. Driver of disruptive innovation and growth conversations.
Miami, USA

Miguel Duarte

EY-Parthenon Partner, Strategy and Transactions, Ernst & Young LLP
Passionate about strategy and innovation. Deep knowledge in the consumer sector. Brings transformative thinking to high-impact programs by blending strategy, technology and value creation.
New York, USA

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