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A dynamic & visionary leader, Mr. Curleigh lives by the motto, “Don’t take yourself too seriously…but
take what you do very seriously!”
Michael Dart
Senior Partner, Kurt Salmon
Michael Dart is Senior Partner at retail and consumer products consultancy Kurt Salmon, where he leads
the firm’s private equity and strategy practice. With more than twenty years of consulting experience,
Mr. Dart has worked with the leaders of many of the world’s top retailers, consumer products
companies, and private equity firms. Consulting magazine recognized Mr. Dart as one of its Top 25
Consultants of 2010.
Mr. Dart also co-authored The New Rules of Retail, a guide to succeeding in today’s retail environment
by following three key strategies: developing a neurological connection with consumers, pursuing
preemptive distribution, and maintaining control of the value chain. The book has received high praise
from retail executives and industry experts.
Mr. Dart is frequently quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, global and national media, and
trade journals. He is also a frequent speaker at retail conferences, executive forums, and board
meetings both in the United States and abroad.
Mark Derbyshire
President, Holt Renfrew & Co. Ltd.
Mark Derbyshire is President of Holt Renfrew & Co. Ltd., one the world’s most renowned luxury
retailers. Celebrating a 174-year heritage, Holt Renfrew is recognized for providing an extraordinary
shopping experience in locations across Canada—including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City,
Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton.
During one of the most significant economic downturns in recent history, Mr. Derbyshire worked with
his senior leadership team to take Holt Renfrew to the next level. He inspired his team to re-engage with
their valued customers, suppliers and partners. In 2010, Holt Renfrew delivered record performance and
was named as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies.
Prior to joining the Selfridges Group (which includes Holt Renfrew, Selfridges, Brown Thomas, and de
Bijenkorf) in 2004, Mr. Derbyshire spent more than 15 years in the industry as a consultant at top-tier
organizations in North America and Europe. Named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2009, Mr.
Derbyshire holds an M.B.A. in marketing and strategic management as well as a Ph.D. in organizational
behavior.
Carol Goll
Head, Global Branded Entertainment, International Creative Management
Carol Goll is Head of Global Branded Entertainment at International Creative Management (ICM), a
talent and literary agency representing clients in the fields of motion picture, television, publishing,
music, theater, branded entertainment, and digital media. ICM, a privately held corporation, is one of
the predominant agencies in the United States and Europe, with its principal offices in Los Angeles, New
York, and London.