Demos Parneros | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Demos Parneros is an experienced and innovative retail and e-commerce leader, helping Staples grow from a startup to a Fortune 100 company, serving as President of North American Retail and E-commerce businesses. He subsequently took on the role of CEO at Barnes & Noble, leading a focused transformation plan, which eventually led to the sale of the company. In addition to previously serving on several high-profile company boards, Demos now leads CityPark LLC, which has invested in leading-edge consumer and retail tech startups.

Current position (1)

Investor

CityPark Investments

Degrees (2)

AMP Program

Harvard Business School

2009 to 2010

BS, Business

NYU Stern School of Business

2010 to 2012

Presentations

Presentations (4)

Demos Parneros on The Impact of Transformative Leadership

Demos Parneros, former president of Staples and current founder of CityPark Investments speaks on the importance of transformative leadership and where it can lead an organization.

Demos Parneros Shares How Innovations Influence Leadership Styles

Demos Parneros, former president of Staples and current founder of CityPark Investments shares with us how innovations can challenge business leaders to adapt to technological advancements.

Demos Parneros Explores The Impact of Thought Leadership

Demos Parneros, former president of Staples and current founder of CityPark Investments speaks on how thought leadership from a business perspective holds the potential to create systems that positively impact organizations in the long term.

Navigating Unpredictability and Transformation as An Investor: Tips from Demos Parneros

Demos Parneros, former president of Staples and current founder of CityPark Investments shares his experience as a start-up investor when it comes to overcoming challenges and navigating the unpredictability of start-up businesses.

Past talks (1)

Demos Parneros and The Art of Leading: The Inclusive Insights Podcast

Demos Parneros | The Art of Leading

Online

February 29, 2024