Kurt Whitley

About Kurt Whitley

With over two decades of experience in the Information Technology industry, I have served as a valued Client Partner and Trusted Advisor to a curated portfolio of customers within the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector. My role included managing Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibilities while serving as a Business Development and Technology leader.Throughout my career, I\'ve demonstrated expertise in crafting successful and profitable business strategies that align with corporate objectives, ensuring mutual benefit for customers and the parent organization.I\'m a highly motivated Account Executive, well-versed in new business development, fostering strong customer relationships, and scaling businesses within the $10 million to $1 billion+ range.My professional journey showcases a proven track record of effectively overseeing complex operations at prominent Fortune 100 Retail/CPG companies such as Dell Technologies, Western Digital/SanDisk, Best Buy, Yum! Brands, Zilliant, CarGurus, GoRadar, FreshRealm and Canadian Tire.As a Digital Transformation leader, I possess a unique understanding of customer needs, goals, and strategies, enabling me to develop and execute programs that drive business value, ultimately focusing on customer success.In my role as a Senior Client Partner, my achievements highlight my ability to swiftly immerse myself in the operational trenches, providing guidance and mentorship to solution Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Delivery teams, and Engineering teams. I am dedicated to setting marketing and growth directions while fostering a collaborative environment for success.

Experience

1. Senior Account Executive

   Mastech Digital

   Feb 2026 — Present

   Driving new business growth for Mastech Digital across the Retail and Consumer Goods sector in North America. I identify strategic opportunities, build executive-level relationships, and position innovative AI-driven capabilities that accelerate data transformation, intelligent automation, and measurable business outcomes.Partnering closely with enterprise clients to navigate the emerging world of agentic commerce in retail, where autonomous AI agents reshape customer engagement, merchandising, supply chain intelligence, and decision-making. Shaping tailored solution strategies that translate next-generation AI innovation into scalable, real-world commercial impact, while guiding engagements from initial vision through successful delivery.Focused on expanding market presence, creating long-term client value, and helping retail organizations evolve toward intelligent, self-optimizing digital ecosystems.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Management

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Deduplication
• Retail
• Trade Shows
• Business Relationship Management
• Channel
• Solution Selling
• Partner Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Direct Sales
• Budgets
• Sales Process
• Sales Operations
• Enterprise Software
• Customer Service
• Sales Management
• Sales Presentations
• Business Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Partner Development
• Salesforce.com
• Account Management
• Sales
• Channel Partners
• Team Leadership