Get to Know
The Experts

Each member of the Retail Summits team plays a crucial part in bringing our acclaimed events to life.

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COLLABORATIVE CULTURE

Our team is small but mighty and powered by the support of our peers

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EXPERIENCED TEAM

Together, our team has more than 30 years of combined event experience

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HERE FOR YOU

A smaller team means dedicated representatives for retailers and vendors

Connecting Retailers worldwide

Meet Our Team

  • Charles Fathers

    CEO
  • Devin Parker

    President, Head of Retail Summits
  • Logan Pastor

    EVP, Head of Audience & Content
  • Sandrina Glanz

    Client Success Manager
  • Miranda Bowden SVP, Head of Audience & Content

    SVP, Head of Audience & Content
  • Virginia Cathriner

    Client Relationship Manager
  • Sophie Kay

    Client Relationship Manager, EMEA
  • Sarah Higuchi

    Event Production Manager
  • Tori Burrello

    VP, Marketing Manager
  • Jessica Fidel

    Marketing Associate
  • Nhilze Carvajal

    Operations Associate
  • Charles Fathers

    Charles Fathers

    CEO

    Charles is the CEO and Co-Founder of IC Summits, the parent company of Retail Summits. A graduate of Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, Charles has more than a decade of experience in investment management, banking, international relations, and event management. He is passionate about providing industry leading educational, networking and business development solutions to the eCommerce and Financial Services industries.

  • Devin Parker

    Devin Parker

    President, Head of Retail Summits

    Having honed her expertise in creating innovative campaigns and fostering strong partnerships, Devin Parker has consistently driven business growth and customer engagement throughout her career. Devin’s impressive leadership skills, coupled with her ability to stay ahead of industry trends, have cemented her reputation as a forward-thinking trailblazer in the retail sector and events space.

  • Logan Pastor

    Logan Pastor

    EVP, Head of Audience & Content

    Logan Pastor shows unwavering dedication to connecting retailers, brands, and decision-makers to collaborate and learn at our events. A proud graduate of the University of South Carolina, Logan is experienced in management, event planning, marketing, sales, and business development.

  • Sandrina Glanz

    Sandrina Glanz

    Client Success Manager

    Sandrina is the Client Success Manager for Retail Summits! She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Communication studies from Pace University and has previously worked as an entrepreneur as well as for OSI and her university. Sandrina enjoys traveling, reading, scuba diving, skiing, going to concerts, and hanging out with friends & family in her spare time.

  • Miranda Bowden SVP, Head of Audience & Content

    Miranda Bowden SVP, Head of Audience & Content

    SVP, Head of Audience & Content

    Miranda Bowden is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in fashion, technology, and e-commerce. As the SVP, Head of Audience & Content, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success to her role.

    With a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Fashion Merchandising from Morgan State University, Miranda has a solid foundation in the industry. Her expertise and understanding of retail has allowed her to excel in various positions throughout her career.

  • Virginia Cathriner

    Virginia Cathriner

    Client Relationship Manager

    Hailing from Houston, Virginia attended the University of Texas at Austin where she studied Psychology of Business. With experience across a variety of sales roles, Virginia is motivated by her love of meeting new people and creating meaningful professional relationships. She enjoys the arts, fashion, being outdoors, entertaining friends, and living life to the fullest in NYC.

  • Sophie Kay

    Sophie Kay

    Client Relationship Manager, EMEA

    Sophie has vast experience within the eCommerce and SaaS space. She has focused her skillset on being able to acquire new outbound business & maintaining client relationships. Sophie is proudly multilingual, so whether you want to chat about eCom in Spanish, French, or English, you’ve got the right person!

  • Sarah Higuchi

    Sarah Higuchi

    Event Production Manager

    Sarah Higuchi is a dedicated events producer, with her previous experience mostly within the SMB eCommerce space. A proud graduate of the University of Michigan, she boasts varied skills in marketing, operations, UX design, and, of course, event production. Sarah spends her free time crocheting and searching for NYC’s best ramen spot.

  • Tori Burrello

    Tori Burrello

    VP, Marketing Manager

    Tori Burrello handles all things marketing for Retail Summits, utilizing experience from an array of marketing roles across industries and sectors. She is motivated by a love of storytelling and an interest in all things digital, which help guide her in both content creation and strategizing. A proud graduate of the University of Central Florida, Tori left the Sunshine State to join Retail Summits in NYC.

  • Jessica Fidel

    Jessica Fidel

    Marketing Associate

    Jessica Fidel is a dedicated problem solver, passionate about marketing and social media, and wiedling a creative edge that makes her work especially innovative. A recent graduate from The College of New Jersey with a BS in Marketing, aside from her professional interests, Jess is passionate about music, photography, and graphic design.

  • Nhilze Carvajal

    Nhilze Carvajal

    Operations Associate

    Nhilze moved to New York from Mexico to pursue her passion for events and create memorable experiences for all attendees. Having graduated with a Master’s in International Events Management from EM Normandie, she is dedicated to crafting seamless events with people from many backgrounds. In her free time, she enjoys traveling like a local, going to yoga classes, and biking around the city. Nhilze is excited to be in this dynamic and high-energy role and facilitate connections in the eCommerce industry.

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We’re Working On

The team above is responsible for all of our events, US, UK, Latin America, and beyond.

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