Retail and brand focused consulting leader with deep expertise across the value chain from concept to consumer. Twenty plus years retail consulting – consistently delivered significant, measurable client results. Recently co-lead the Digital Value Chain Initiative at Ralph Lauren for two years. Business transformation effort across planning, product development, sourcing and supply / demand balancing. Implemented o9 Solutions Managing Director and founder of RetailChain Advisors. Conducted numerous client engagements directly with additional work for AlixPartners and HRC Advisory. Longtime Partner at Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA).Expert at leading major business and digital transformation. Assess opportunities to drive business value, define and implement new strategies, processes, technologies and organizational structuresAreas of expertise include merchandising, planning, product development, sourcing and inventory management - anything you need to align your omnichannel supply chain to ever increasing consumer expectations. Extensive systems experience across ERP, planning/forecasting, PLM and supply chain execution.• Experience across channels and business models Specialty, department store, mass merchant, off price and luxury Brands including multibranded wholesalers and retailers• Deep expertise in softgoods and general merchandise (apparel, footwear, fast moving consumer goods)