Alex Goldelman
Chief Financial Officer of UNIQLO North America
UNIQLO
Alex Goldelman is the Chief Financial Officer of UNIQLO North America. He graduated from Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service in 1991, with a major in International Economic Theory and Policy, and holds an executive MBA from New York University. Mr. Goldelman’s career has been primarily in retail, across hardgoods, softgoods, apparel and some adjacent categories. He also worked at PWC Consulting in the Retail Strategy Practice, and has held roles throughout his career in Logistics, HR, IT, Business Development, Strategy, and Consumer Insights. His current focus at UNIQLO is leading Finance and Store Development in the US and Canada. On a personal note, Alex publishes music, both his own and with a band, finds time to work out, and strives to balance work and family time.
Speaking in:
Monday Jan 12
11:00am - 11:30am
C-suite view: The challenges and opportunities of retail returns and takeback programs
Retail returns and takeback programs aren't just a customer service issue – they’re a significant financial challenge. In this session, hear directly from a Chief Financial Officer as they share how returns and takeback programs impact the bottom line, shape inventory strategy, and influence company forecasting. Gain insight into how CFOs evaluate return policies, the hidden costs behind reverse logistics, and the metrics that matter most in driving profitable decisions. This candid discussion will equip retail leaders with a financial lens on one of the industry's most persistent challenges.