David Johnston
VP, Asset Protection and Retail Operations
National Retail Federation
David Johnston is vice president of Asset Protection & Retail Operations for the National Retail Federation. In his role, he leads asset protection and store operations focused initiatives and member programs, facilitating engagement, promoting best practices and advocating on policy initiatives focusing on crime, violence, loss and issues challenging the profitability of retail store operations. A career asset protection professional with global experience, David has held leadership positions across various retail verticals, along with establishing programs to support corporate security, loss prevention and online fraud. David is a regular speaker and spokesperson on various asset protection topics across the retail and complementary industries. He has been portrayed and presented across various media outlets as an expert in the industry. David is active across the industry, focused on the evolution of the asset protection profession. A past President and board member of the Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association (RLPSA), and long-term member of the NRF Loss Prevention Council, David currently serves on the Board of Advisors for the Loss Prevention Research Council, is an active member of ASIS, and supports future professionals as an advisor for his hometown’s High School’s Criminal Justice Vocational Program.
Speaking in:
Wednesday Jun 25
2:30pm - 2:45pm
Fusion Center Stage
Daily Double Prize Drawing
The Daily Double gives winning retailers a second chance to win big. Retailers who previously won at Match, Spin and Win can return to the Expo Hall and Fusion Center Stage for a second spin. It's a new wheel with new and bigger prizes! This is a retail-only game and retailers do NOT need to bring their earlier exhibitor match along to spin.
Retailers can only participate in the Daily Double once over the course of the event.
Monday Jun 23
1:30pm - 3:00pm
LP Leadership Collaborative Conversations
Join an audience of LP/AP leaders for engaging peer-peer conversations on various executive-level topics immediately following the Senior Retail Leadership Afternoon Lunch & Learn. Participants will discuss, share and collaborate on topics involving global and enterprise-based risks, corporate and leadership protection and more. Bring your most pressing question to ask your peers for their insights.
Open to Retail All-Access attendees only, Director level and above. Separate registration required (at no additional cost.)
Tuesday Jun 24
8:00am - 9:00am
Opening Motivational Keynote - Unleashing Your Hero
Motivational speaker Kevin Brown describes a hero a bit differently than the Oxford English Dictionary. Join us as he shares stories about the heroes who transformed his life by using their gifts and abilities to make a positive difference. Brown believes individuals can achieve greater results by eliminating “ordinary" thinking and mastering the habit of excellence. He believes in creating an environment where people are inspired to be the best version of themselves and deliver world class performance. Don’t miss this entertaining and inspiring presentation.