Tag: Direct To Consumer

Nate Deno: Scaled Chewy 5x Through Its $15B IPO; Growth Built by an Operator

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to build, transform, and scale businesses across retail, e-commerce, consumer products, and global markets—from Target and Amazon to Chewy and PetSafe Brands. Those experiences have reinforced my passion for profitable growth, customer-focused leadership, building strong teams, and solving complex problems where there isn’t always an existing playbook. Today, I’m excited to continue bringing those lessons to executive, board, advisory, and investment opportunities with organizations that are ready to build their next chapter. Here is my biography.

Shannon Callahan: Connecting Consumer Insight, Brand Strategy & Growth

I’m pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting more than 20 years of experience across global merchandising, retail, product strategy, consumer engagement, and brand growth. My career with organizations including Nordstrom, Nike, and Calvin Klein has given me the opportunity to work across global markets, lead talented cross-functional teams, build consumer-focused strategies, and help brands identify new opportunities for innovation and growth. As I continue expanding my work with emerging businesses, established organizations, and board and advisory opportunities, I look forward to applying these experiences while continuing to learn from new industries and perspectives.

Sarah Hodkinson: Driving Growth Through Data, Innovation, and Strategic Leadership

After more than 30 years leading growth, customer acquisition, digital transformation, fintech, cybersecurity, and e-commerce initiatives across organizations including Gen Digital, NortonLifeLock, Tripadvisor, PayPal, and Radius Bank, I’m honored to share a comprehensive biography that reflects my professional journey, leadership philosophy, board experience, and commitment to helping organizations grow and create lasting value. Here is my biography.