87. NVIDIA's VP and GM of AI for Retail, CPG and QSR, Azita Martin: "Physical AI is the next big wave"
In this episode of OFFBounds, Paula Macaggi sits down with Azita Martin, VP & GM of AI for Retail, CPG, and QSR at NVIDIA, the world’s most valuable company. Together they explore how AI is transforming retail, from e-commerce and supply chain optimization to computer vision, robotics, and digital twins. Azita shares real-world examples from companies like L’Oréal, Lowe’s, and Yum! Brands, and explains why agentic AI and “Physical AI” will redefine how we shop and experience brands in the years ahead.Understand more how Nvidia supports retailers here: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/industries/retail/
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86. Danone North America's CMO, Linda Bethea: "Health and wellness is at a tipping point in America"
In this episode of OFFBounds in partnership with Groceryshop, Paula Macaggi sits down with Linda Bethea, CMO of Danone North America, to explore how one of the world’s largest food companies is navigating a massive shift in consumer behavior. From the rise of GLP-1 medications and America’s growing focus on wellness, to innovations like Oikos Fusion, cultural activations at Coachella, and retail media strategies, Linda shares how Danone is making health both accessible and engaging. She also reveals her 4 C’s of leadership: Curiosity, Courage, Conviction, and Compassion, and what it takes to build brands that truly drive sustainable growth.
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85. Papa Johns' CMO, Jenna Bromberg: “Your attitude determines your altitude.”
In this episode of OFFBounds, Paula sits down with Jenna Bromberg, Chief Marketing Officer of Papa Johns, to explore how pizza, hospitality, and retail collide in her career journey. From Pizza Hut to Hilton to Carter’s and now Papa Johns, Jenna shares how each experience shaped her leadership and vision for the brand. We talk about personalization at scale, creative campaigns that break through culture (yes, even a garlic bath bomb 🧄🛁), and the balance between creativity and performance. She also gives us a peek into how Papa Johns is using data, loyalty, and innovation to stay at the center of family rituals and celebrations. If you’re curious about marketing that makes people hungry and engaged, this episode is for you.
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84. Grendene's CDO, Jessica Alsing: “Authenticity and community will always beat the playbook.”
In this episode of OFFBounds, Paula Macaggi sits down with Jessica Alsing, Chief Digital Officer at Grendene Global Brands — the powerhouse behind Melissa, Ipanema, and Rider. Jessica shares how she helped Melissa achieve 12x growth in the U.S., why storytelling and community are essential to building authentic global brands, and the leadership lessons she’s carried from her time at Gap, West Elm, and Crocs. From Melissa’s cult following and iconic collaborations to its sustainable closed-loop manufacturing in Brazil, this conversation is packed with insights on scaling beloved brands, navigating new markets, and leading with curiosity.Jessica will be on stage at Shoptalk Fall in Chicago and you can join us by getting your ticket here: https://fall.shoptalk.com/tickets
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83. April Sabral on Positive Retail Leadership: “If you don’t believe it, you won’t achieve it — and neither will your team.”
In this episode of OFFBounds, Paula Macaggi sits down with retail leadership expert and author April Sabral to explore how positivity can transform teams, culture, and results. From her start as a 17-year-old sales associate to leading hundreds at Starbucks, Banana Republic, and David’s Tea, April shares lessons from three decades in retail leadership, including her ACT framework (Accept, Create, Teach), the $1M chocolate bar story, and insights from her upcoming book Positive Accountability. Packed with practical advice and inspiring stories, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to lead with purpose, empathy, and impact.
OFFBounds is a podcast where commerce executives share their perspectives, successes, and lessons learned in their careers to inspire other global leaders in their journey and decision-making.Every week, the host Paula Macaggi meets industry leaders to discuss business strategies, careers, and leadership in one-on-one conversations challenging the limits of borders and boundaries.Paula unveils the person behind the leader and brings to her audience of commerce executives experiences to relate, motivate, and reflect on decisions that are shaping commerce.OFFBounds is the first podcast recorded in person with audio and video featuring executives in commerce from around the world.
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