Speakers

Bart Denolf is the CEO and Founder of Chleon, a retail consultancy specializing in global expansion, digital transformation, leadership development, and AI integration. He is also a board member and advisor  across several retail and consumer goods organizations. 

With over 20 years of leadership experience, Denolf has operated in more than 50 countries and held senior roles including CEO of Sacoor Brothers Group, Global Retail and Expansion Director at AWWG ( Pepe Jeans,Hackett, Tommy Hilfiger) and Senior Vice President of Business Development at MANGO. 

An accomplished academic, Denolf holds a Law Degree (cum laude) from the University of Ghent, a Master's in European Law from the University of Cantabria, a Master's in Marketing, Sales, and Business Administration from ESIC, and has completed executive programs at IESE, INSEAD, Stanford University, and MIT. 

A strategic thinker and lifelong learner, Denolf is known for driving growth and transformation across international markets.