Brian Girouard, Leader of Capgemini's Global Consumer Products & Retail Sector, will discuss collaboration in the consumer goods industry, including consumer electronics. Leading practices relating to collaboration between Manufacturer, Retailer and Consumer will be highlighted.  Mr. Girouard will also share relevant insight and conclusions from Capgemini's recent "Future Consumer Survey" of 2,000 consumers in four major countries.

Brian Girouard leads the Global Consumer Products & Retail Industry Sector for Capgemini.  Mr. Girouard's group supports Capgemini's worldwide Consumer Products and Retail consulting practices with industry-specific solutions, thought leadership, marketing, knowledge management and industry alliance management.  Prior to his 14 years with Capgemini, Mr. Girouard held various sales and marketing positions with Ernst & Young, Digital Equipment Corporation and NCR Corporation. Mr. Girouard resides in Minneapolis and holds a MBA from Depaul University and a Bachelors degree from University of Dayton.