Global Summit

The Premier FMCG Business Network and our Flagship Event, Where Business Leaders Come to Build the Future

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS

10 - 13 JUNE 2025

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Accelerating Impact: The Business Case for Change

Another engaging journey at the forefront of leadership!

Amsterdam was an exceptional edition, packed with knowledge, networking, and inspiration from the greatest voices of the industry and beyond, with an unparalleled line-up of C-suite leaders and top executives from the world’s most influential companies, visionaries shaping the future of our industry, as well as high-profile figures from the tech, media, government, and royalty!

We are still reflecting on the remarkable energy and engagement, from the invaluable insights and lively panel discussions to the vibrant networking opportunities and meaningful connections, it was simply a fantastic event dedicated to learning, collaboration and innovation. This gathering served as a powerful reminder that the Global Summit’s collaborative spirit is geared toward real-world impact, and we hope these conversations will continue long after the event has concluded.

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2025 Line-up at a Glance

Fareed ZAKARIA

Host of "Fareed Zakaria GPS", columnist and bestselling author

CNN, The Washington Post

Dara KHOSROWSHAHI

Chief Executive Officer

Uber

Chris ROGERS

Current Chief Business Officer & Incoming Chief Executive Officer

Instacart

Carter S. ROBERTS

President & CEO

World Wildlife Fund US

THE FULL SPEAKER LINE UP

See You Next Year

Building on the momentum and inspiration of this inspiring week in Amsterdam, we’re eagerly anticipating The Global Summit 2026 in Vienna, Austria, where business leaders will gather to discuss and acknowledge their pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry.On behalf of the CGF team, we would like to thank you for taking part in the 2025 Global Summit. We look forward to seeing you next year in Vienna!

A unique opportunity to reconnect with friends and peers from across the industry in the same place at the same time. It leads to discussion on the most pressing topics for our businesses and gives everyone the opportunity to hear and be inspired by our own industry top leaders. A MUST DO event for CPG leaders.

Betty Quigley

Global Chief Commercial Officer

L’Oréal

In particular, for an Asia-based retailer the Global Summit is a fantastic and unique opportunity for connecting with business partners in one location, networking with new contacts and being inspired by and learning new things from global experts.

Jerry Black

Senior Advisor to Group CEO

Aeon Co., Ltd.

Why Attend?

Our annual Global Summit is the CGF flagship event. It is exclusively reserved for CEOs and C-level executives from our members. Retailers, manufacturers and services providers come here to discuss future business trends, to network, and to share knowledge and best-practices to overcome today’s most pressing challenges.It is…

The destination for successful business leaders in our domain.
Where CEOs talk to CEOs, with expert input from specialists.
Where our industry can voice the key issues and challenges it’s facing.
Where the global agenda for the consumer goods sector is set.
Where answers to solved challenges get shared.
The event you must attend to make your future in this industry vital and global.

Only for C-Level Executives

The Global Summit is the must-attend event for any C-level executive from the CGF membership. It is the only C-level forum for business leaders who want to:

Be part of an exclusive worldwide consumer goods business network at top management level.
Gain exposure to new strategic concepts, companies and thought leaders from inside and outside the consumer goods industry.
Bring home actionable insights for operating your business in a changed, consumer-led world.
Exert your influence over the major new issues impacting the consumer goods business worldwide.
Take advantage of a truly dynamic environment in which to do business.
Receive the latest updates and actions on our Coalitions of Action.

Who Attends?

C-level executives and C-suite
Retailer and manufacturer CEOs and top management
Internationally-renowned speakers

The Global Summit Committee

John JOVE, Vice President International Sales, Food & Beverages, PepsiCo, USA
Christine MONTENEGRO MCGRATH, Mondelēz International, USA
Tony MCELROY, Head of Campaigns: Sustainability, Circularity and Food Waste, Tesco, UK
Jessica MOULTON, McKinsey & Company, UK
Michael MÜLLER, CEO, Valora Holding, Switzerland
Betty QUIGLEY, L’Oréal, France
Jennifer RAGLAND, The Coca-Cola Company, USA
Imke VAN GASSELT, Ahold Delhaize, The Netherlands
Nick WICKREMESINGHE, AS Watson, Switzerland

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Accelerating Impact: The Business Case for Change