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!
Global Summit
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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.
2025 Line-up at a Glance
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
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Imke VAN GASSELT, Ahold Delhaize, The Netherlands
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Nick WICKREMESINGHE, AS Watson, Switzerland
Contact us to find out how to join The Global Summit.