Graham Watkins

Graham Watkins

EVP CSCO / CIO

Giant Eagle, Inc.

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Experience26+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Strong eCommerce and IT professional with demonstrated ability to lead successful teams in the development and execution business and IT strategy and day-to-day operations. - Responsible for all eCommerce operations, initiatives and technology including online grocery ordering, pick-up and delivery, in-store and online gift cards, and all mobile and web applications. - Member of the Giant Eagle Executive Leadership Team - Member of the IT leadership team for the past 10 years. - Knowledgeable in all areas of IS operations including work designs, applications, and architecture. - Possesses strong financial acumen with detailed understanding of the Grocery eCommerce, Gift Cards, and IT cost structure and major cost drivers. - Excellent communicator with strong skills in change management and the ability to simplify complex concepts.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Mar 2007–Present· 19 yrs 6 mos
    • Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain and Chief Information OfficerCurrent
      Aug 2023–Present
    • EVP Supply Chian Operations and Innnovation
      Feb 2023–Aug 2023
    • EVP Supply Chain Transformation and Retail Innovation
      Aug 2021–Feb 2023
    • Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer
      2020–Aug 2021
    • SVP and General Manager, eCommerce
      Jul 2018–2020
    • Vice President Customer Technology and eCommerce
      May 2017–Jul 2018
    • Sr. Director Business Technologies
      Nov 2013–May 2017
    • Senior Director, Information Technology, Project Management Office
      Jul 2012–Nov 2013
    • Dir. Portfolio Management
      Aug 2009–Jul 2012
    • Governance Office Manager
      Mar 2007–Aug 2009
  • Sep 2005–Mar 2007· 1 yr 6 mos
    • Process Engineer for Fannie Mae
      Sep 2005–Mar 2007
  • 2004–2005· 1 yr
    • Senior Business Process Analyst
      2004–2005
  • 2000–2004· 4 yrs
    • Senior Consultant
      2000–2004

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Business/Managerial Economics

The George Washington University

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Graham Watkins
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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StrategyProject ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness OperationsIT Strategy