Oliver Banks helps retail leaders to drive transformation and realize their strategies and goals. He's the founder of consultancy OB&Co and helps retailers and brands to deliver change to increase customer experience and profitability.
Originally a Chartered Engineer and cocktail mixologist, he blends a logical, systematic approach with energy and left-field thinking.
Formerly at UK retail giant Tesco, he led multiple change programmes, increasing effectiveness and efficiency across stores, online operations and the supply chain.
Since founding OB&Co, Banks has kick-started transformation projects with global retailers and brands, including creating new propositions, unlocking revenue streams, expanding internationally, integrating acquisitions and defining ideal operating models. Collectively, these initiatives have delivered over £100m of new annual profits.
One of the world's top retail influencers, a LinkedIn Top Voice for retail and host of the Retail Transformation Show podcast, he delivers keynotes and consults on navigating transformation and the ever-evolving retail trends to guide retail leaders.