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Europe
Spain
Core Intelligence Domain: Retail & Consumer Strategy
Location: Madrid, Spain | Languages: Spanish, English
Representation: Represented globally by PSpeakers Global Intelligence
Laureano Turienzo is globally recognised as one of the foremost authorities in retail strategy, consumer behaviour, and the future of unified commerce. As the President of the Spanish Retail Association (AER) and CEO of Retail News Trends, he provides unparalleled strategic foresight to C-suite executives, multinational conglomerates, and governments navigating the complex convergence of physical and digital marketplaces. His proprietary methodologies decode the evolving expectations of the modern consumer, enabling brands to build resilient, omni-channel ecosystems.
With over two decades of front-line leadership experience in multinational retail operations, Turienzo has established himself as a definitive voice in the global transformation of commerce. His career is distinguished by his profound understanding of both the granular operational realities of retail and the macro-economic shifts driving global consumption.
Turienzo’s strategic frameworks challenge the binary narrative of “physical versus digital.” Instead, he champions the concept of “Unified Commerce”—a frictionless paradigm where physical stores evolve into experiential hubs and digital platforms integrate seamlessly into the consumer’s daily life. He extensively analyses the “Amazonification” of retail, the rise of algorithmic consumerism, and the critical importance of hyper-personalisation driven by artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics.
As a highly sought-after global keynote speaker, Laureano Turienzo delivers data-rich, strategically actionable presentations tailored to corporate boards, industry summits, and executive retreats. His core themes include:
“Laureanp is the Best in Class Retail professional I've never meet. His experience in different Retail companies and markets and his passion about this bussiness stream makes him a reference in the area. If you look for innovation, transformation, success, profitability, sustainability but also a real bussiness field view (real Customer eXperience), Laureano is the person. Thanks for inspiration and friendship during more than 20 years.Laureanp is the Best in Class Retail professional I've never meet. His experience in different Retail companies and markets and his passion about this bussiness stream makes him a reference in the area. If you look for innovation, transformation, success, profitability, sustainability but also a real bussiness field view (real Customer eXperience), Laureano is the person. Thanks for inspiration and friendship during more than 20 years.”
“Laureano ha sido un estupendo compañero en un proyecto complejo en el que he aprendido con sus aportaciones a los retos comunes que afronta un comprador como somos ambos. Su calma y profesionalidad son valores muy recomendables en cualquier proyecto.Laureano ha sido un estupendo compañero en un proyecto complejo en el que he aprendido con sus aportaciones a los retos comunes que afronta un comprador como somos ambos. Su calma y profesionalidad son valores muy recomendables en cualquier proyecto.”
“Laureano ha sido siempre una pieza clave en la conclusión de negociaciones realizadas con los diferentes proveedores de marketing retail resolviendo situaciones difíciles con habilidad y consiguiendo llevar a término largas negociaciones con resultados óptimos. Laureano siempre ha mostrado un gran sentido de la responsabilidad y una constante implicación en su trabajo facilitando la labor de sus compañeros y de las personas con las que se relaciona en general en sus actividades diarias.Laureano ha sido siempre una pieza clave en la conclusión de negociaciones realizadas con los diferentes proveedores de marketing retail resolviendo situaciones difíciles con habilidad y consiguiendo llevar a término largas negociaciones con resultados óptimos. Laureano siempre ha mostrado un gran sentido de la responsabilidad y una constante implicación en su trabajo facilitando la labor de sus compañeros y de las personas con las que se relaciona en general en sus actividades diarias.”
“Riguroso, metódico y organizado, Laureano es una persona muy apreciada en todos los niveles de la organización por su profesionalidad, conocimiento del negocio y nivel de compromiso. Gran trabajador, de trato cercano, carácter abierto y un alto nivel de motivación.Riguroso, metódico y organizado, Laureano es una persona muy apreciada en todos los niveles de la organización por su profesionalidad, conocimiento del negocio y nivel de compromiso. Gran trabajador, de trato cercano, carácter abierto y un alto nivel de motivación.”
“Laureano is a good worker with hard skills like negotiation, ambitious and detail oriented. It was a pleasure to work with.”