Dr Kris Hamer speaking on stage

Independent adviser| Speaker| Thought partner

Clarity for the decisions that matter.

Retail advisory & fractional leadership for a more competitive, resilient and prosperous retail sector.

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Dr Kris Hamer. Independent adviser. Practical leader.

I help retailers, suppliers and trade associations turn data into decisions and action.

Expertise

Five ways
I can help

Advisory

Evidence-based advice to inform strategy, investment and policy decisions.

Fractional leadership

Interim and part-time leadership to build capability and drive change.

Board briefings & speaking

Tailored briefings and compelling talks on the forces shaping retail.

Data-led lobbying

Insight and analysis to support effective and credible advocacy.

Software solutions

Practical tools and platforms to turn retail data into action.

Video & speaking

On stage. On air. On the issues.

Talks, committee evidence and media appearances exploring the key challenges and opportunities for retail.

About
Dr Kris Hamer

Dr Kris Hamer

Independent adviser, speaker and thought partner on the forces shaping retail.

I help retailers, suppliers and trade associations turn data into decisions and action, drawing on deep sector expertise and a commitment to practical, evidence-based solutions.

  • Former Director of Insight
    at the British Retail Consortium
  • PhD, Henley Business School
Insights

Perspectives
on retail

Analysis and commentary on the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping a more competitive and resilient retail sector.

FAQs

Common
questions

Retailers, the businesses that supply them and trade associations. The suppliers I work with include technology, loss prevention, property, professional and financial services.

It depends on the question. Some engagements are a single board briefing. Others are advisory work over several months, or leading an insight, data or strategy team part-time. We settle the shape in conversation.

Yes, where the fit is right. I have served as a pension trustee at Asda and the University of Reading, and I am open to non-executive and advisory board roles with retailers, suppliers and trade bodies. Get in touch to discuss.

Yes. Conference presentations, roundtables, panels and board briefings on retail, the consumer and the economy, and broadcast interviews live and pre-recorded.

Contact

Let’s talk

To discuss an engagement, event or media opportunity, please get in touch.

hello@ebslondon.com