Dave Finnegan

About Dave Finnegan

An award-winning Customer Experience Officer (CMO/CIO) with a proven track record of delivering exceptional business results through innovative marketing, advanced technology, and remarkable customer experiences. Believes the greatest way to scale business is to scale relationships.Passionate about the power of exploration as a way to step out of echo chambers, gain fresh perspectives, and uncover new ideas that can be applied to drive innovation and growth.Known for being dedicated, honest, loyal, and approachable, with a talent for fostering meaningful connections and applying new insights to deliver transformative results in high-growth business environments.

Experience

1. Executive Leadership Committee

   Retail AI Council

   Jun 2024 — Present

   The Retail Al Council is a retailer-led organization dedicated to helping the industry embrace the transformative potential of Al. Our mission is to guide and empower retailers in navigating the disruptive landscape of Al technology, enabling them to stay ahead of the curve and unlock new opportunities for growth.

Education

• Utah State University

  BS, Information Management

  1994 — 1996

• Harvard University

  Master of Science - Anthropology & Archaeology (H.E.S.)

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Social Media
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Business Intelligence
• Executive Management
• Program Management
• Inventory Management
• IT Strategy
• Product Management
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Strategic Planning
• IT Management
• Information Technology
• Retail Systems
• Team Management
• Retail
• Management
• Team Building
• Business Analysis
• Forecasting
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Process Improvement
• Crm
• Leadership
• Sox
• Mobile
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Vendor Management
• Integration
• Advertising
• Mobile Devices
• Pos
• Income Statement
• Vendors
• Start-Ups
• P&L