Biography

Stacey Widlitz President of SW Retail Advisors Inc.

Stacey Widlitz, is a leading consumer expert with more than 20 years’ experience analyzing global brands and retailers in North America, Europe and Asia. A former Wall Street Executive turned Entrepreneur, Stacey is the Founder and Chief International Store Hunter of SW Retail Advisors, a data driven Independent Equity Research Firm with offices in London and NYC. The firm covers 70+ global retail names and advises hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity and select corporates. Prior to founding SWR Stacey held senior roles at UBS, Cowen, Fulcrum Partners and Pali Capital. Stacey, also known as The Duchess of Retail, is an active Angel Investor, Board Member, Speaker and Forbes Contributor. She spent a decade as a CNBC TV Retail Analyst and is a recognized top influencer in the industry. Stacey is also a Co-Founder of DealmakeHers, a by invitation network of leading female dealmakers who are shaping the future of retail.