Welcome to this Business Breakfast with Patrik Söderström, CEO of GANT, on the future of the retail industry and e-commerce, consumer expectations post-covid and the new omnichannel approach.

Patrik Söderström was appointed as the CEO of GANT, on 1 February 2020. Patrik joined GANT in 2016 as Executive Vice President Global Markets. Prior to that, he worked as a Northern European Managing Director at Italian eyewear company Luxottica and spent eight years in various roles at US sportswear brand Reebok. 

Born on the American East Coast in 1949, GANT has been shaping preppy for over seven decades. From the beginning as a shirtmaker to becoming the future of American sportswear, GANT continues to inspire with their iconic style. GANT operates in more than 70 markets, have more than 800 stores around the world, and over 1400 wholesale accounts. They constantly challenge convention and make pieces for the courageous, the curious, and the creative – a community of people who believe that you should never stop learning.

About the Business Breakfast

The SCC's Business Breakfasts bring together tailored and differently composed, intimate groups of business leaders for interactive discussions, following Chatham House Rule. 

Booking information

Please register your interest to attend this event. Participant lists are curated with the theme of each Business Breakfast in mind, for all attendees to get the most out of the discussions. You will be notified if your seat has been confirmed. Payment will be made upon confirmation. By booking, non-members pay £15.

Terms & Conditions 

Bookings are non-refundable, but at the discretion of the organiser, you can change the name of the person attending. For this, please contact events@scc.org.uk.