PLMA Reveals New Format, Speakers for its 2025 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference

Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts, tops PLMA’s list of two dozen industry leaders expected to speak at the Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference on April 2-4 in Scottsdale, AZ.

All speakers at the event will present engaging content and fresh, unique perspectives on key topics facing food and nonfood categories.

“PLMA is thrilled to announce the new format and dynamic speaker lineup,” said PLMA President Peggy Davies. “We look forward to welcoming some of the top minds in business who will address impactful topics to educate and inspire attendees.”

The set of speakers includes:
Jack Sinclair, CEO, Sprouts Farmers Market, for a Fireside Chat.
Maria Arand, Director, Office of the Customer Team, 84.51° and Kroger, “Private Brand & Consumer Behavior: Adapting to a Changing Consumer Landscape.”
Burt P. Flickinger III, Managing Director, Strategic Resource Group, “Saving America: Private Brands Helping Retailers, Consumers, and Farmers.”
Rachel Dalton, Head of Retail Insights North America, Kantar, “Accelerating Innovation for Private Label Brands.”Angus McQuat, Partner, McKinsey, “Turning Private Labels into Powerhouse Brands.”
Neil Saunders, President, Retail GlobalData, “Innovation and Trends in Private Label.”
Sally Lyons Wyatt, Global EVP & Chief Advisor, Consumer Goods & Foodservice Insights, Circana, “From Growth to Transformation: The U.S. Private Brand Opportunity.”
Thomas Bailey, Executive Director, Consumer Foods, RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness, “The Perfect Storm (for private label growth).”

Along with addressing pertinent industry topics, the event is when the Class of 2025 is inducted into the Private Label Hall of Fame. This is a special time to honor those who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the global private label industry, said event organizers.

View the agenda here.