Retail technology veterans Matt Taylor and Toby Pickard part of 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel

We’re pleased to announce the addition of Matt Taylor, Technology Transformation Leader at EY, Retail and Consumer Products and Toby Pickard, Retail Futures Senior Partner, IGD to our 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards judging panel.

The awards celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 winners will be announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, which will be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ on Thursday, 21st November.

Entry forms and FAQs can be found here. 

In addition to being a partner and the technology strategy and transformation leader at one of the Big Four., Matt has also been a CIO and previously led large scale complex global IT transformation, delivery and recoveries for over 20 years at Accenture. 

Privileged to have led international teams and worked in Europe, US and India, Matt has experienced an incredibly valuable range of cultures and environments with some of the world's most innovative brands. 

He is a fellow of the BCS (Chartered Institute for IT), elected committee member of the IT Leaders Forum, volunteer mentor, early careers advocate and included in the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List.

Toby, meanwhile, has over 17 years’ experience working in the food and consumer goods industry.

He researches, analyses and presents insights on innovations, technology, retail futures, sustainability and macro trends in the FMCG sector.

Who will be judging the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards?

Mike Cadden, Chief Technology Officer, Marie Curie

Peter Waugh, Director, International Digital (EMEA, LAC & AP), Starbucks

Carole Kingsbury, Chief Technology Officer, C&C Group

Christine Russo, Industry Analyst and Retail Influencer

Paula Bobbett, Chief Digital Officer, Boots

Natalie Berg, Retail Analyst and Founder of NBK Retail

Matt Bradley, Director and Founder, Retail Technology Show

Eugene Mischenko, Founder and President, E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Association

Scott Thompson, Editor and Founder, Retail Technology Innovation Hub

Karanveer Anand, Technical Programme Management, Google

Toby Pickard, Global Insight Leader, IGD

Matt Taylor, Technology Transformation Leader at EY, Retail and Consumer Products

Gary Newbury, Supply Chain Advisor and Delivery Executive

Nadine Neatrour, Marketing Director, Selfridges 

Key 2024 dates

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ.

Further information on the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards can be found here.