In the FODcast (The Future of #DigitalCommerce) we explore the real career stories of the people who have made it to the very top of the sector and those who are working at the cutting edge of innovation and change right now. Listeners to the podcast gain insight into the journeys industry leaders have taken to be where they are today, the challenges they are facing now and their aims for the future.
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Franbert the premiere media expert of the Philippines shares his views on the latest movies, music, games, gadgets and pop culture trends. Also featuring the world's best podcaster, best sports expert and best at everything in the world, Shy Sal Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @therealfranbert
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Alhamdulillah ya ada podcast. Bersama Nindy, podcast ini ngobrolin hal-hal yang dekat dengan kehidupan. Mengudara setiap hari Jumat demi menyambut wiken yang lebih nirfaedah.
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Can simple loyalty strategies really make a difference in today’s competitive landscape? In the latest episode of our podcast series, The FODcast, we’re joined by Fiona Stevens, Director of Marketing at LoyaltyLion, to explore the power of loyalty programs in digital commerce. Fiona shares how focusing on customer loyalty early on can set brands ap…
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What better way to start the new year than by exploring the trends shaping the future of e-commerce? In our first podcast episode of 2025, we’re joined by Rosie Bailey, Co-Founder and CEO of Nibble, to discuss how AI and innovative strategies are transforming the digital commerce landscape. Rosie shares how Nibble’s negotiation platform is revoluti…
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In our latest FODcast episode, we sit down with Alessandro Desantis, Partner and Chief Strategist at Nebulab, to explore how brands can transform their digital commerce strategies by enhancing customer experience, activating data effectively, and embracing cutting-edge innovations like AI and Digital Product Passports. 💡 Key Takeaways from This Epi…
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What’s driving the next wave of e-commerce innovation? In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Roxy Couse, Bloomreach’s new Director of Community and Content Marketing, to explore how AI and personalisation are redefining the customer experience. From seamless shopping journeys to innovative strategies like returnless returns, Roxy shares t…
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Tech Strategies Redefining the Travel Industry: Mike Jones on Transforming loveholidays and Ushering in Innovation
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Ever wondered how failure can fuel success? In our latest podcast episode, we’re joined by Mike Jones, CTO of loveholidays, who takes us on a captivating journey from experiencing nine startup failures in one year to leading two major companies to astounding success. Mike shares how these setbacks became the foundation for resilience, innovation, a…
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At the MACH Crossroads: Evolving Expectations in Digital Commerce | Sonja Keerl & Jim Herbert
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In our latest FODcast episode, CEO Tim Roedel hosts our first head-to-head with two industry heavyweights: Sonja Keerl, co-founder of the MACH Alliance Jim Herbert, CEO of Patchworks. Together, they tackle a critical question: What does the future of digital commerce look like as we approach 2025, especially with MACH at a key inflection point? Thi…
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Mastering Digital Transformation: Insights on Change Management with Abbie Ross and Kathryn Roberts
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Ever wondered why so many digital transformations fail even with the latest tech? Tune in to the latest FODcast episode, where Abbie Ross and Kathryn Roberts from Lean Tree reveal the often-overlooked factor in success: the people behind the transformation. In this insightful chat, Abbie and Kathryn share why aligning project teams and end-users is…
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Mastering Digital Transformation For Successful Business Change | S6, Ep 7 with Wendy Isaacs
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Looking to lead a successful digital transformation in today’s fast-paced world? In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Wendy Isaacs, Executive Director of Commerce and Experience Delivery at Valtech. Wendy's journey—from the early days of CompuServe to steering modern digital strategies—provides invaluable lessons for navigating change i…
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Unlocking Customer Loyalty: Strategies for Boosting Retention and Profitability | S6, Ep6 - Sam Panzer
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Discover how to maximise customer loyalty and boost profitability with expert insights from Sam Panzer, Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One. In the latest episode of The FODcast, Sam shares his career journey from retail marketing to industry strategy, offering actionable advice on how brands can leverage loyalty programmes, gamification, an…
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The Role of Fractional CTOs and CIOs in Modern Commerce | FODcast Bonus Episode with Simon Lascelles
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Unlock the secrets of successful digital transformation and discover how fractional technology leadership is reshaping mid-market businesses. Join Simon Lascelles, Managing Partner of Business Technology Leaders, for an insightful conversation on the growing popularity of fractional CTO/CIO roles. In our latest chat for The FODcast, Simon helps to …
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Can Omni-Channel Strategies and AI Integration Transform Customer Engagement in Retail? | S6, Ep5 - Simon Suarez
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What are the secrets to revolutionising digital commerce in today’s fast-paced retail landscape? In Episode 5 of the current season of the FODcast, we welcome Simon Suarez, Director of Enterprise Architecture at AbsoluteLabs, who shares his extensive insights into omni-channel strategies and customer engagement. With decades of experience spanning …
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Redefining Executive Roles for Agility and Growth | FODcast Bonus Episode with Michael Barker
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In our latest BONUS FODcast short, we’re joined by Michael Barker, a leader in fractional executive hiring, to explore why mid-market companies are moving towards fractional roles over full-time hires for C-level expertise. Michael shares how companies are increasingly tapping into specialised talent for agility and flexibility in the fast-paced di…
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What are the future-proof strategies every retailer needs to adopt? For Episode 4 of the current season of the FODcast, we were joined by multi-award-winning digital commerce leader, Meriel Neighbour, Head of Global Digital Product Delivery and Transformation at Clarks who shared with us the transformational journey of the iconic footwear brand. Wi…
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In the second of our FODcast ‘shorts’ with CEO, Tim Roedel, we’re excited to bring you another great discussion on the rising trend of fractional hiring with Adrian Wakefield, Co-Founder of The Digital WoW Group. With over 35 years of experience in delivering technology and digital transformations, Adrian's journey spans from manufacturing and oper…
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Ever wondered how a gym chain can expand from one country to multiple regions using the power of technology? Join us as we sit down for Episode 3 of Season 6 with Lee Pentecost, experienced Tech Leader and currently Group Head of Architecture at PureGym. You’ll hear about Lee’s own career path, from crafting websites in the late '90s to his current…
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Is Fractional Hiring the Key to Composable Success? | FODcast Bonus Episode with Gareth Nutt
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In the first of our FODcast ‘shorts’ with CEO, Tim Roedel, we’re excited to bring you a great discussion on the rising trend of fractional hiring with highly experienced Digital Leader, and Fractional CTO, Gareth Nutt. In our chat with Gareth, we explore the rise of fractional executive leadership in digital transformation projects, and in particul…
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Episode 2 of Season 6 is here – and features an insightful conversation on all things ‘digital transformation’ with well-known Digital Leader, Stuart Barker - Technology Enablement & Advisory Practice Lead at International business and technology consultancy, Slalom. With over 25 years of experience in both retail and consulting roles, there are fe…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Building a Business within E-Commerce | S6, Ep1 - Nathan Lomax
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Welcome to Season 6 of The FODcast by Simply Commerce. This season, we're diving deep into three pivotal areas shaping the future of digital commerce: navigating digital transformation, building a successful eCommerce business, and the innovations driving the sector forward. In our first episode, we chat with Nathan Lomax, co-founder of Quickfire D…
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In this final episode of Season 5, our host and Director of Client Engagement, James Hodges looks back on the conversations we've had with our guests from across the sector on the continued topic of Composable. This short wrap-up looks at some of the key insights shared with our guests; the challenges faced with real-world examples, mistakes and le…
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We are excited to present the finale of Season 5 of our podcast -and our first repeat guest as we welcome back Kelly Goetsch, Chief Strategy Officer at commercetools. With nearly 8 years at commercetools, Kelly transitioned from Chief Product Officer a couple of years ago to his current strategic role – the first of its kind for the cloud-based hea…
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Welcome to Episode 7 of The FOD: The Future Of All Things Digital - the podcast designed to bring you the latest hot topics and trending discussions across the wider world of eCommerce. In this penultimate episode of Season 5, we were delighted to welcome seasoned digital leader, Mikko Mantila , Co-Founder and CEO of IONA - an award-winning agency …
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Seasoned professional Rex Bigger joined the composable conversation for this episode - the sixth of Season 5. With over 25 years working in the tech and IT sector following a first-class degree in Astrophysics from UCL, Rex has a vast amount of experience with a varied career that has seen him work as a Senior Java Developer for the likes of MTV an…
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Welcome to Episode 5, Season 5 of The FOD: The Future Of All Things Digital - the podcast designed to bring to you the latest hot topics and trending discussions across the wider world of eCommerce. Something a bit different for Episode 5 as we welcome TWO guests to join the conversation about Composable – digital and eCommerce experts Craig Smith …
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Welcome to Episode 4, Season 5 of The FOD: The Future Of All Things Digital - the podcast designed to bring to you the latest hot topics and trending discussions across the wider world of eCommerce. In this fourth episode we were delighted to welcome digital expert, Gert van Vliet to the ongoing Composable conversation. Gert has many decades of exp…
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Welcome to Episode 3, Season 5 of The FOD: The Future Of All Things Digital - the podcast designed to bring to you the latest hot topics and trending discussions across the wider world of eCommerce. In this third episode we welcome seasoned technology leader, Dom Selvon, to the ongoing discussion on all things Composable. Dom has many decades of ex…
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We are BACK with a new season of the Simply Commerce podcast, the show that brings you the latest insights into the future of digital commerce. After a welcome response to Season 4, episodes in this Season continue to have a primary focus on all things Composable. And, while this isn't a new topic per se, it is undoubtedly still a popular one with …
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Welcome to Episode 2, Season 5 of The FOD: The Future Of All Things Digital - the podcast designed to bring to you the latest hot topics and trending discussions across the wider world of eCommerce. For the second episode of the season, we were delighted to welcome experienced digital leader, Tomas A. Krag to join the discussion on all things Compo…
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We are delighted to present to you a BONUS episode for Season 4 of our podcast; The FOD, where we chatted in depth with former Head of Software Development at Wiggle, David Hardiman. In our chat with David, we learn more about the retailer’s move to Composable which started in earnest back in 2020 – a move necessitated by an outdated e-commerce inf…
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In this final episode of Season 4, our host and Director of Client Engagement, James Hodges looks back on the conversations we've had with our guests from across the sector on the hot topic of Composable. This short wrap-up looks at some of the key insights shared with our guests; the challenges faced with real-world examples, mistakes and learning…
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The FODcast Season 4 | Episode 6 with Felix Alonso - embracing the customisation capability that comes with Composable
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Here is the SIXTH Episode of Season FOUR of the Simply Commerce podcast, the show that brings you the latest insights into the future of digital commerce. Our guest for the latest episode is Felix Alonso, Systems Architect at leading cycling clothing brand, Rapha. In our chat for the FOD, Felix talks to us about the move to Composable which started…
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The FODcast Season 4 | Episode 5 with Alexander Ives - breaking up a self-built monolithic system
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We're now FIVE episodes into Season FOUR of the Simply Commerce podcast, the show that brings you the latest insights into the future of digital commerce. Our guest for the fifth episode is Alexander Ives, Director of Enterprise Systems at leading British clothing brand, Boden. In our chat for the FOD, Alex talks to us about the digital transformat…
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The FODcast Season 4 | Episode 4 with Glen Leakey - driving innovation through composable adoption
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We're back again with the next episode in Season FOUR of the Simply Commerce podcast, the show that brings you the latest insights into the future of digital commerce. Our guest for the fourth episode is Glen Leakey, former Digital Transformation Director at British multinational optical retail chain, Specsavers. Previous to Specsavers, Glen spent …
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The FODcast Season 4 | Episode 3 with David Crawford - lessons learnt from implementing composable
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We're back again with the next episode in Season FOUR of the Simply Commerce podcast, the show that brings you the latest insights into the future of digital commerce. Our guest for the third episode is David Crawford, former Group CTO at Naked Wines - the innovative online wine retailer that has made a significant impact on the industry with a uni…
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Welcome back to Season FOUR of the Simply Commerce podcast, the show that brings you the latest insights into the future of digital commerce. The second episode features an insightful discussion with Craig McLaren - Head Of Digital at MKM Building Supplies. Craig has held various pivotal roles throughout his career, working with renowned companies …
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The FODcast Season 4 | Episode 1 with Anjali Subburaj on the topic of Composable; challenges & considerations
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We are back with a new season of the Simply Commerce podcast, the show that brings you the latest insights into the future of digital commerce. Our first episode of Season 4 features an insightful discussion with Dr. Anjali Subburaj, MACH Ambassador and award winning technology leader with over two decades of experience in Consumer-Centric Enterpri…
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🧲 Want to become a talent magnet in 2023? 🧲 Join your hosts James Hodges and Jessica Semrau as they give out advice on how to recruit the best e-commerce talent and answer any questions you may have on the topic. They’ll deep-dive into: The current state of the e-commerce recruitment market How to ensure your employer brand is as good as it can be …
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Is your retention strategy up to scratch? Our latest LinkedIn Live event will explore the importance of a good retention strategy in the current market, and why investing in your Employer Value Proposition will impact both your retention AND how you attract new talent to your business. Hosts James Hodges & Jessica Semrau will give expert insights i…
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From search to onboarding - recruiters do more than simply fill a role Join James Hodges and Jessica Semrau on 26th January at 13:00 GMT as they discuss the unexpected ways recruiters can step in and assist. This LinkedIn Live is for both candidates and hirers and will offer expert advice, interesting views, and helpful tips. Don’t miss out on this…
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Navigating the #1 resignation pitfall Join us as James Hodges & Jessica Semrau unpack: - Why it can either be really bad or really great for career development - What motivates counter-offers, and what to look out for - How you can prioritise your professional development - The things that keep people in their current jobs Simply Commerce is the le…
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Our #1 piece of advice: Don’t be afraid to take the leap even if it's not the start of the year. Great opportunities don’t follow a calendar. James Hodges & Jessica Semrau cover the steps you can take to: - Interview when the competition is at its lowest - Make the adjustment period pain free - Prioritise your next career steps - How to stand out a…
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James Hodges & Jessica Semrau share amazing examples of profiles that have been headhunted, deep-dive into LinkedIn’s CV function, and share the simple steps you can take to build a personal brand that your dream employers will create a role for. Simply Commerce is the leading supplier of talent into digital commerce across technology, digital mark…
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The FODcast S2E5 - eCommerce and re-Commerce: The innovative ideas of JOOLZ, with Jurryt van Arend, Head of Global eCommerce
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With our ‘Planting for Placements’ scheme planned later in the year, sustainability is close to the heart of Simply Commerce. Tim Roedel chats to Jurryt as he talks us through the ever-growing need for sustainable shopping, his unexpected career path, and his plans for expanding the business. Any parent will know that owning a quality stroller is e…
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The FODcast S2E4 - Making It In Tech: The Shopify Story
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What does it take to succeed at the top of your game as a woman in tech? For Shimona Mehta, Managing Director, EMEA at Shopify, it’s been a 10-year journey of figuring that out. In the latest instalment of The FODcast, Shimona shares her story and covers ground from the early days of her career, the risks she took to get to where she is today, and …
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We’ve just launched the first FODcast episode of 2022 - and it’s a cracker. After a little (a lot) of coaxing from Tim, our guest kicking the New Year off is none other than John Williams, CTO at Amplience. Adding some flair to this installment of the podcast, John shares the details of his impressive 25-year long career in tech, spending just over…
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The FODcast S2E2 - The future of delivery services in a post-pandemic world with Seb Robert, CEO and Founder at Gophr.
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For this month’s instalment of The FODcast, we were joined by none other than Seb Robert, CEO and Founder at Gophr. In case you haven’t heard, Gophr is making waves in the eCommerce space through their last-mile delivery solutions. They have used cutting-edge technology to reinvent the way courier services work, resulting in quick, convenient and…
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The FODcast S2E1 - Thomas Stegelmann, exploring customer journeys to augmented reality and it's impact on recruiting top talent
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Welcome to the latest episode of The FODcast, and a brand new season of insightful and inspiring conversations with industry experts and eCommerce leaders. Alongside an impressive guestlist, regular host Tim Roedel, Director of Simply Commerce, discusses the latest market trends, innovations, and challenges affecting our industry. This time round, …
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We’ve just wrapped season 1 of the FODcast, and we had a great time bringing you interviews and conversations with prominent leaders from the digital commerce industry. We created this space to deliver cutting edge insights, innovative trends, success stories, and learnings from our sector. This season, we were joined by 7 amazing guests from the d…
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The FODcast Season 1 | Episode 7 with Kelly Goetsch on understanding the intricacies of digital commerce
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Do you want to understand the intricacies of digital commerce? Then stick around as we navigate this fascinating world with Kelly Goetsch, a Chief Product Officer at Commercetools. Globally, Kelly is responsible for product strategy, design, and integration. In addition to his role as CEO of commerce tools, Kelly also co-founded MACH Alliance, a fa…
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Welcome back to episode 6 of the Simply Commerce Podcast. We are back again with cutting-edge insights into the future of digital commerce tech, brought to you by some of the most prominent leaders in the space today. Aroen Arjun Sharma, a Managing Partner at Elision, joins us in this episode. In his role, he ensures transparent and collaborative s…
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The FODcast Season 1 | Episode 5 with Peter Burggraaff on the strategic side of digital eCommerce
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We are back with another episode of the Simply Commerce podcast, the show that brings you the latest insights into the future of digital commerce. In this fifth episode, we have Peter Burggraaff from the Boston Consulting Group joining us. His areas of expertise include e-commerce strategy in retail and consumer goods, omnichannel and digital retai…
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