James Spencer
Enterprise Asset Protection & Loss Prevention Leader | AI Strategy | Fraud Prevention & Risk Assessment | Fortune 50
- Role
- Director Asset Protection Fraud, Analytics and Technology at Walgreens
- Location
- Highland Park, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Spencer
Enterprise asset protection leader with 25+ years directing technology-driven transformation across Fortune 50 retail. Currently leading enterprise technology strategy spanning AI, fraud prevention, and data-driven risk assessment across retail, ecommerce, and supply chain channels. Trusted advisor to senior leadership on AI innovation, fraud prevention strategy, and cross-functional initiatives.Track record of creating functions from the ground up, developing talent into leadership roles, and driving enterprise-wide change.Core expertise: AI/ML Strategy & Deployment | Fraud Prevention & Risk Assessment | Computer Vision & Predictive Analytics | E-Commerce & Digital Commerce Security | Enterprise Data Architecture | Supply Chain Risk and Loss | Organized Retail Crime | Organizational Design & Talent Development | Cross-Functional Executive Leadership
Experience
Director Asset Protection Fraud, Analytics and Technology
Mar 2021 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Lead enterprise technology strategy for asset protection across ecommerce, retail, and supply chain. Manage a cross-functional team and technology investment portfolio supporting enterprise shrink reduction.Defined and executed enterprise AI strategy, deploying Computer Vision for automated threat detection and prescriptive analyticsArchitected enterprise data infrastructure supporting real-time analytics, fraud detection, and risk assessment across digital commerce and physical retail channelsLead strategic vendor relationships and RFP processes for technology contracts, including fraud prevention platforms and innovation pilotsPresent AI, Computer Vision, and fraud prevention innovation pilots to senior leadership, partnering with IT, Store Operations, and Supply Chain on deployment strategyInfluence enterprise initiatives spanning Store Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and DistributionRecognized internally for talent development; track record of promoting direct reports into expanded leadership roles
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