INVITED SPEAKERS

Judith Spires is a veteran supermarket executive with more than 40 years of leadership experience, rising from part-time cashier at Acme Markets to President and later serving as CEO of AG Supermarket Holdings and InSpire Inc Consulting.

Brian Huff is the President and CEO of Nissin Foods USA, the manufacturer of iconic brands such as Cup Noodles and Top Ramen.  He has more than 35 years of leadership experience across some of the industry’s most recognized companies, including Kellogg’s, Diamond Foods, and Whole Earth Brands. 

Eric Skae is a C-level transformation leader expert at driving CPG brand growth at speed. Eric currently serves as CEO of Carbone Fine Food, maker of the fastest-growing national pasta sauce, where he has driven the brand to over $100-million in sales, #2 in Natural and #6 in Grocery in just 5 years from launch. Eric earlier led successful reorganizations, rebrands and sales increases at Popcornopolis RTE popcorn and Rao’s Specialty Foods, both through successful acquisition.

Julie helps guide loyalty, data and marketing programs for leading retailers and brands worldwide. She previously held senior global roles including CMO and corporate officer at Walmart, CMO for Prudential Corporation Asia and executive leadership positions at Barnes & Noble, Raytheon and hhgregg

Matthew leads his company’s analytics vision and drives insight-powered growth across the business.  A two-time Golden MarCom Award winner, he also serves on Saint Joseph’s University’s Food Marketing advisory committee.

Victoria is an award‑winning marketing leader recognized as a 2025 Forbes Entrepreneurial CMO. Before Crayola, she held senior marketing leadership roles at Cadbury and other global consumer companies.

Known for bringing fresh perspective and energy to the industry, she specializes in uncovering consumer insights and identifying the “why” behind evolving shopping behaviors across categories and channels.

Galen Karlan-Mason is the CEO & Founder of GreenChoice, PBC – the San Diego–based food health intelligence company. Inspired by his own experience managing food allergies, health goals, and sustainability values while grocery shopping – and seeing loved ones struggling with diet-related chronic disease – Galen launched GreenChoice in 2019 with a team of scientists to make healthy, sustainable eating easier.