The List 2023 was presented onstage at the NRF Foundation Honors by American Express President of U.S. Merchant Services Colleen Taylor and PwC Vice Chair of Consumer Markets Barbra Bukovac. 

A video featuring the honorees on The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2023 premiered at the 2023 NRF Foundation Honors. 

Aman Advani

Ministry of Supply Co-Founder & CEO

Aman Advani is Co-founder and CEO of Ministry of Supply, a clothing brand using science to make the world's most comfortable clothing. The company was founded in 2012 with the mission to incorporate fundamental engineering and performance principles into clothing staples, ultimately building a wardrobe that both looks good, and feels comfortable. 

Erin Izen

The Home Depot Senior Director, Workforce Programs

Erin Izen is the senior director of workforce programs for The Home Depot, managing the company’s comprehensive workforce development strategy, addressing its workforce needs and supporting the communities surrounding its stores. In addition, she oversees The Home Depot’s global contingent labor program office, facilitating flexible labor options across the business, and has been a board member for The Home Depot Foundation for 11 years, supporting veteran causes, trades training and disaster response.

Bahja Johnson

Gap Inc. Head of Customer & Community Belonging & Enablement

In 2018, Bahja Johnson co-founded the Color Proud Council, Gap Inc.’s first product inclusion initiative, with the mission of bringing diversity to the bottom line of the business.  In her current role, she focuses on delivering inclusive products and experiences for customers, being a multiplier for good within communities, and supporting the brands and company functions as a strategic thought partner in the end-to-end integration of the Gap Inc. Equality & Belonging strategy.  

Suresh Kumar

Walmart Global Chief Technology Officer and Chief Development Officer 

As the global CTO, Suresh Kumar sets the technical strategy, combining advances in computing with Walmart’s strengths to deliver the best customer experiences. As the global CDO, he leads the team in building tools and systems to digitally transform our business operations, using the scale and power of data to deliver a competitive advantage while improving the productivity of Walmart associates. Kumar has 25 years of technology leadership experience, with Google, Microsoft, Amazon and IBM.

Steve Madden

Steve Madden Founder, Creative and Design Chief 

Steve Madden started more than 30 years ago with just $1,100 in the bank, following his intuition, setting out to create the next big thing. His company anticipates consumer needs and delivers collections that are both cutting edge and highly saleable. With over 200 stores across the globe, he is still mindful of his humble beginning and the support he has received on his journey.