Christopher Wantlin
Enterprise Executive Leading Retail & Consumer Brands Through Omnichannel Expansion, Digital Transformation & P&L Growth
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at Transformer Table
- Location
- Tampa, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christopher Wantlin
I am a C-Suite executive with 25+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale retail and consumer goods organizations through growth, transformation, and operational scale. My background spans omnichannel retail, global manufacturing, digital commerce, and enterprise P&L leadership.Most recently, I led the Retail Division of Ashley Global Retail, a $6B organization and the #1 furniture brand in North America, overseeing 850+ stores, a national e-commerce platform, and 3,500+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. During my tenure, I drove a 75% increase in profitability across 120 corporate retail locations within 18 months by improving the customer experience, streamlining store operations, and enforcing disciplined execution at scale.Previously, I built Ashley’s Asia manufacturing operations from the ground up, scaling from zero to employees and over $500M in revenue across China and Vietnam. I have also served in multiple enterprise leadership roles, including President of Retail, SVP of Asia Manufacturing, and Chief Information Officer, giving me a unique ability to align operations, technology, and strategy.Key outcomes include:• 30% year-over-year B2C e-commerce growth for three consecutive years• Launch of a new e-commerce platform generating $35M in its first year• Leadership of Ashley’s first $32M greenfield international construction project• Reduction of global technology spend to 1.3% of revenueI am known for building high-performing leadership teams, driving accountability, and translating strategy into measurable business results. I thrive in complex environments that require transformation, scale, and decisive leadership.Open to President, EVP, and C-Suite opportunities in Retail and Consumer Goods organizations focused on growth, operational excellence, and enterprise transformation.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Apr 2026 — Present · Tampa, FL, US
Transformer Table designs and sells space-saving, modular furniture, best known for its extendable dining tables engineered to fit the way people actually live. As CEO, I lead the company across e-commerce, retail, and B2B channels, with full P&L ownership and accountability for brand, product, supply chain, operations, and team. My focus: profitable growth, stronger channel economics, and a product experience that earns repeat customers.
Education
Winona State University
Coursework completed.
Western Wisconsin Technical College
Coursework completed.
Skills
- Contract Negotiation
- Start-Ups
- P
- Project Planning
- Supply Chain
- Furniture
- Sales Management
- Business Development
- Product Development
- Product Marketing
- Merchandising
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Engineering
- Inventory Management
- Strategy
- E-Commerce
- P&L Management
- Global Sourcing
- Purchasing
- Forecasting
- Continuous Improvement
- Business Strategy
- Retail
- B2b
- Team Leadership
- Change Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Management
- Team Building
- International Business
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Advertising
- New Business Development
- Negotiation
- Leadership
- Lean Manufacturing
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