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BUSINESS SESSION SPEAKERS CONTINUED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PANEL

Jonathan Alexander, Global Business Director at Mercatus, is a seasoned professional in both digital commerce and business development. With experience at Instacart, Rosie, American Express, and IBM, he is dedicated to empowering independent grocers with cutting-edge technology and marketing solutions. Inspired by Hippocrates, he aims to make healthy food accessible to all. Jonathan's mission is to help independent grocers compete with larger chains through digital transformation of their customer engagement through eCommerce, fulfillment, personalization, and loyalty programs with Mercatus.

JONATHAN ALEXANDER Mercatus

Matt Ellis spearheads the Account Management team for Local Independent Grocery at Instacart. He enjoys the unique opportunity to collaborate with a range of esteemed independent retailers including Piggly Wiggly and Mitchell Grocery in Alabama, as well as Little Giant Farmers Market, Renfroe’s, Reynolds Foodliner, Brooks Grocery, and JTM Corp, amongst others. Matt's diverse experience and deep understanding of both retail and technology enable him to effectively support and grow these partnerships. Matt Ellis began in the advertising and merchandising sectors at Family Dollar and Lowes Foods, where he spent seven years gaining invaluable retail experience. Matt then pivoted to the retail technology and consulting field, contributing his expertise in sales, account management, and consulting at prominent firms such as Dunnhumby and NielsenIQ. Originally from North Carolina, Matt now resides in Charleston, SC.

MATT ELLIS Instacart

Katie leads the marketing organization at Hyer with the honest belief that success comes through the success of others. With more than two decades of experience developing and executing strategies for leading startups and brands, she has built her career as a natural problem solver, innovator and thought leader–helping to shape the way we think about work.

KATIE KROGSTAD ROED Hyer

Uwe von Sehrwald is the Vice President of Sales at TRUNO Retail Technology Solutions. With over 45 years of experience in the retail industry, his leadership has been instrumental in expanding TRUNO's market presence and reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the retail technology sector. Uwe's commitment to excellence and deep understanding of the retail sector makes him an invaluable asset to TRUNO and grocers nationwide.

UWE VON SEHRWALD Truno

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