Speakers

Meet April Sabral: A Visionary Leader in Business, Retail, and Hospitality April Sabral is a seasoned retail executive and leadership expert with over three decades of experience leading store operations for global brands like Paul Smith, Apple, Starbucks, Banana Republic, Holt Renfrew and Davids Tea where she led north America. Her deep industry expertise, combined with her passion for leadership development, has made her a sought-after thought leader in retail and hospitality leadership training.

Recognized by the National Retail Federation as a Top Global Retail Author, April is the award-winning author of multiple books on leadership and has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, NY Weekly, and other major media outlets for her outstanding contributions to the retail industry. She is also a Top Retail Expert (RETHINK Retail) and a Global Women’s Club Top 100 Entrepreneur. As the founder of RetailU and AskApril.Ai, April is shaping the future of retail and hospitality leadership training, equipping leaders with the skills to thrive in an evolving business landscape. She also co-founded RetailConX with Microsoft, driving conversations at the intersection of technology and leadership.

April previously lived in the Design District from 2003 to 2006 before moving to Canada to pursue her career internationally. Now back, she is excited to support this vibrant community and help it thrive through business growth, collaboration, and innovation. As a key leader in the Chamber of Commerce for the Design District, she is committed to fostering a dynamic and prosperous future for local businesses.