Javier Quiñones
CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer
IKEA U.S.
Javier Quiñones is a forward-thinking and passionate leader with an enduring connection to IKEA values. As CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer of IKEA U.S., he guides over 16,000 coworkers towards the IKEA vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people by offering well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment.
Javi joined IKEA Badalona in Barcelona as a sales coworker in 1999. His leadership experience spans three different retail markets around the world, including Store Manager in IKEA Spain; Country Retail Manager in IKEA UK and Ireland; and now Country Retail Manager of IKEA US.
Speaking in:
Sunday Jan 11
8:45am - 9:15am
Built to last: Scaling retail to be smarter, leaner and more accountable
Retail’s future is being shaped by the convergence of profit, sustainability and circularity. In this forward-looking session, leaders driving change will share practical strategies that balance business growth with environmental responsibility. From scalable reuse models and waste-reducing technologies to circular supply chains and data-driven decision-making, discover how companies are turning visionary goals into real-world, revenue-generating outcomes. Walk away with actionable insights that prove a more sustainable future isn’t just possible — it’s profitable.