Sophie Argiriou

The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Enerkem, Inc. develops renewable biofuels and chemicals from waste. It is a gasification technology company specializing in converting low and negative value waste stream into liquid alcohols used for transportation fuels. The firm through the combination of a proprietary thermo chemical technology platform and community-based facilities addresses the oil dependence and waste disposal. The company was founded by Vincent Chornet and Esteban Chornet in 2000 and is headquartered in Montr?al, Canada.

Crate & Barrel Canada, Inc. owns and operates home decorating stores. It offers a wide range of products including home furnishings such as china, glassware and metalware for kitchen and table. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

NEST Fragrances LLC designs and manufactures home fragrance and personal care products. It provides scented candles, diffusers, room sprays, soaps and lotions and other essentials for body, rooms and environments. The firm's clients include companies in the fashion, beauty, retail and home fragrance industries. The company was founded by Laura Slatkin in 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of OTTO AG für Beteiligungen, Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. is a company that functions as an investment holding company. The company is based in Northbrook, IL. The company was founded in 1962 by Gordon L. Segal, Carole Browe Segal. Janet Hayes has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Total Beauty Media, Inc. operates as an online beauty health publisher company. It is engaged in the publishing of beauty, health, fitness, fashion and celebrity properties across web, mobile, email and video. The firm’s portfolio includes TotalBeauty.com, BeautyRiot.com, LimeLife.com, and ModernMan.com. The company was founded by John Hadl and Emrah Kovacoglu in 2007 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Bath & Body Works, Inc. produces and distributes beauty products. The firm has reinvented in the personal care industry with the introduction of fragrant flavorful indulgences including shower gels, lotions, candles, and accessories. The company was founded in 1990 and is located in Reynoldsburg, OH

Cosmetic Executive Women, Inc. conducts events to develop careers and knowledge in the beauty industry. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

Part of Rogers Communications, Inc., The Shopping Channel operates as a 24-hour broadcast retailer through the Internet and television channels. The company is based in Mississauga, Canada.

Roundabout Theatre Co., Inc. owns and operates theatres. It is a not-for-profit theatre company. The firm Theatre-PLUS™ program, designed to enhance the theatergoing experience. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Mattress Firm, Inc. offers mattresses and related products. It offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and related products. The firm markets its products under the brand name of Sealy, Serta, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Simmons. The company was founded by Paul Stork, Harry Roberts, and Stephen G. Fendrich in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Retail Council of Canada is a not-for-profit, industry-funded association that represents small, medium, and large retail businesses in every community across Canada. Additionally, Retail Council of Canada provides exclusive HR committees, events, and special reports that help retail HR professionals collaborate with peers to stay informed on emerging issues, recruiting, retention, training best practices, and upcoming legislated changes to employment laws. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company represents more than 45,000 storefronts in all retail formats, including department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent retailers, and online merchants. Retail Council of Canada advocates for retail in Canada and works with all levels of government and other stakeholders to support growth. The company offers the latest retail industry research, best practices, consumer trends, and sales statistics. The CEO of the company is Diane J. Brisebois.

Diesel SpA Manufactures apparel for men and women. The firm offers apparel for men, women, and children. It is also owns lifestyle brands, which provide home furnishings, bicycles, helmets, headphones, and wines. The company was founded by Adriano Goldschmied and Renzo Rosso in 1978 and is headquartered in Breganze, Italy.

Euromarket Designs, Inc. owns and operates retail showrooms of house wares and furniture. Its products include furniture, dining and entertaining, kitchen wares, decorations and pillows, rugs and curtains, lighting and fixtures, and bed and bath supplies. The company was founded by Gordon L. Segal and Carole Browe Segal in 1962 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

Kate Spade LLC designs, manufactures and markets accessories, apparel and other items for women. The firm offers handbags, such as satchels, shoulders bags, totes, cross body bags, clutches, diaper bags, and travel bags, clothing, which includes dresses and skirts, jackets and outerwear, tops, sweaters, pants, shorts and rompers, swimwear, active wear, sleepwear, bridal and other collections and shoes, including sandals, flats, sneakers, wedges and heels. The company was founded by Andrew Spade and Katherine Noel Brosnahan Spade in January 1993 and is headquartered in Elizabeth, NJ.

Home Delivery Services, Inc. develops an ecommerce service to shop for groceries and general merchandise from the retailers. The company was founded by Louis H. Borders and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Rogers Media, Inc. operates ratio and television stations and provides publishing services. The firm offers consumer magazines, trade, and professional publications. It offers radio and television broadcasting, sports entertainment, publishing, and digital media properties. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Flow Hydration operates as a premium water brand with a focus on sustainable practices. The firm serves for whole foods market, sprouts, Walmart, CVS pharmacy, Safeway, Bristol farms and other retailers. The company was founded by Nicholas Reichenbach in 2015 and is headquartered in United States.

Part of Flow Beverage Corp., Flow Water, Inc. is a Canadian company that delivers naturally alkaline spring water in a sustainable package. The company is based in Ottawa, Canada. Flow Water was acquired by RG One Corp. on June 30, 2021. The company's flagship product, Flow Original, is 100%% alkaline spring water with a pH of ±8.1 and naturally-occurring electrolytes and minerals. The company offers a variety of sizes to satisfy any thirst, and each eco-friendly container is made from sustainable materials. The company was founded in 2015 by Nicholas Reichenbach. Maurizio Patarnello has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Nestlé Suisse SA manufactures and supplies food and beverages. It offers food for dogs and cats, coffees and hot drinks, chocolates, cereals, mineral water, ice cream and dairy, culinary, and infant products. The company was founded by Henri Nestlé in 1866 and is headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland.

The Minto Group, Inc. operates as a real estate development and property management company. It offers rental homes and apartments, furnished suites and commercial space, new homes and condos, and public investment opportunities. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.