Retail
Information technology professionals in Retail
These ten IT leaders hold or have held CIO, vice president and director roles in information technology at retailers. A reader can learn how retail IT teams choose, integrate and support merchandising, store, supply chain and enterprise systems, and what they weigh before replacing one.
Professionals to explore
01—10Ashish Suvarna
LinkedInExperience: IT Director · Belk
IT Director at Belk since 2017; the profile describes the role as IT Director for Merchandising & Marketing systems. Other listed roles include IT Manager, Supply Chain Systems at Tailored Brands, Inc. (2015–2017), Enterprise Application Integration, Developer at Men's Wearhouse (2011–2014) and EAI consultant at Technocrats Domain Inc (2008–2011).
Karen Kaup
LinkedInExperience: Senior IT Director · Eddie Bauer
Senior IT Director at Eddie Bauer since 2014. Also IT Director at Eddie Bauer (2008–2014) and IT Director at Spiegel (2001–2007). The profile describes an experienced senior director of information technology with a history of portfolio management and strategic planning, and expertise in project implementation and team building.
Kimberly Eden
LinkedInExperience: IT Director Merchandise Systems · Dollar General
IT Director Merchandise Systems at Dollar General since 2017, a director-level role in the Engineering and Technical department; the profile describes Dollar General as a retail company. Other listed roles include IT Project Manager at Dollar General (2008–2017), Manager, Application Development at Big Lots Stores, Inc (2003–2008) and Director Systems and Programming at Gottschalks (2000–2003).
Krishna Raghavulu
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director Information Technology, Supply Chain Systems · Ross Stores, Inc.
Senior Director Information Technology, Supply Chain Systems at Ross Stores, Inc. since 2026. Also IT Director Supply Chain at Ross Stores, Inc. (2020–2026). The profile cites more than 20 years of experience with Fortune 500 corporations, with expertise in IT leadership, IT program management and ERP implementations. Other listed roles include Senior Manager at Kronos Incorporated (2016–2020) and Senior Manager, Client Executive at Accenture (2014–2016).
Kushal Mehta
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Enterprise Technology & Retail Platforms · Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Technology & Retail Platforms at Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. since 2026. The profile describes a retail technology executive with more than 20 years of experience leading business and technology transformation. Other listed roles include Director of Technology, Eloquii at Walmart (2022–2025) and Director - Enterprise Architecture & Innovation at EXPRESS (2014–2021).
Praveen Prabakar
LinkedInExperience: Director of Information Technology · The Home Depot
Director of Information Technology at The Home Depot since 2020. The profile cites more than 25 years of IT experience, including integrations with backend systems such as SAP and Manhattan, and describes championing supply chain activities. Other listed roles at The Home Depot include Sr Manager - Supply Chain and Order Management (2016–2020), IT Manager - Order Management (2014–2016) and IT Architect - Order Management (2010–2014).
Raghunath Krishnamurthy
LinkedInExperience: Senior IT Director - Stores Systems & Data Engineering · Torrid
Senior IT Director - Stores Systems & Data Engineering at Torrid since 2024. The profile says the Torrid team implemented Oracle Retail and Manhattan Order Management systems that delivered omnichannel solutions including BOPIS. Other listed roles include Director IT Retail Systems at Torrid (2020–2024), IT Manager Retail& Store systems at Hot Topic (2019–2020) and IT Supervisor - Retail & Store Systems at Hot Topic (2016–2019).
Sharmeelee Bala
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer · JCPenney
Former Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer at JCPenney (2022–2025). Currently EVP Chief Digital & Information Officer at Orgill since 2025. The profile cites more than 25 years of IT engineering experience supporting retail business in multiple domains. Other listed roles include Vice President - Engineering at Gap Inc. (2018–2021) and Sr Director, Supply Chain - Global Transportation systems at Walmart Global Tech (2016–2018).
Vaishali Gupte
LinkedInExperience: Vice President - Enterprise Applications and Store Systems · WHSmith North America
Vice President - Enterprise Applications and Store Systems at WHSmith North America since 2026. The profile describes an IT executive with deep expertise in retail enterprise solutions, store systems and omnichannel platforms. Other listed roles include Sr. Director Enterprise Applications at WHSmith North America (2023–2026), Sr. Director Information Technology Enterprise Solutions at Kirkland's (2021–2023) and Director of Retail Systems at Tillys (2017–2021).
Venkatesh Manickavachagan
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director Information Technology · Ahold Delhaize USA
Senior Director Information Technology at Ahold Delhaize USA since 2022, with Director of Information Technology rows at Ahold Delhaize USA since 2024 and at Retail Business Services since 2022. The profile headline reads IT Director -Retail Systems & Mobility and lists portfolio management, enterprise architecture and service management. Other listed roles include Director of Software Engineering at Meijer (2020–2022).
Choose the right perspective
Check whether the person's relevant role is current or past and whether it covered the whole technology function or one area such as merchandising, stores or supply chain systems. Match that scope to your decision, and ask for one system choice they owned and what they would change about it.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01Walk me through a merchandising, store or supply chain system you selected. Which alternatives did you rule out, and why?
- 02How did you roll out a new system across stores and distribution centers without disrupting selling or replenishment?
- 03Which retail system was hardest to support or replace, and what would you do differently if you made that decision again?
Reaching information technology professionals in Retail
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