Kumar “Kartik” Kartikeya

Kumar “Kartik” Kartikeya

Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Catalyst Brands LLC

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Experience23+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

An experienced Digital & Technology leader along with proven skills to build and execute long term Product, Technology and go-to-market strategy to deliver end-to-end consumer experience across various channels. Currently working with Catalyst Brands transforming digital and technology landscape to fuel the growth and establish synergies across several iconic brands. Previously worked with AT&T leading digital product and technology organizations and championed digital transformation across all business lines. Responsible for end to end product and technology ownership of att.com, mobile apps, martech, data platforms fueling personalization, marketing, fraud decisions and much more. Prior to AT&T, spent more than a decade at lululemon and Levi Strauss in senior leadership roles driving seamless consumer experience across DTC and Wholesale channels, GTM, Product Design / Development, building Next Generation Marketing Platform, data platforms along with managing Direct to Consumer technology and product portfolio. Specialties: Team Building, Strategic Planning, Brand Building, Digital Strategy, Transformation, GenAI, CRM, Data / AI, Loyalty, Omni Channel, Architect Enterprise Apps, Distributed Caching, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, IT Strategy, Consumer Data Platform

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Apr 2025–Present· 1 yr 5 mos
    • Chief Digital and Technology OfficerCurrent
      Apr 2025–Present
  • Jul 2023–Apr 2025· 1 yr 9 mos
    • Head of Product and Technology, Digital Transformation
      2025–Apr 2025
    • Head of Digital Product, Engineering & CX
      Jul 2023–2025
    • Member, Advisory Board
      Jun 2017–2023
  • May 2017–Jul 2023· 6 yrs 2 mos
    • Global VP Brand, Commercial & AI Technology
      May 2021–Jul 2023
    • Global VP, Commercial & Digital Technology
      Jul 2020–May 2021
    • Vice President, Global IT Direct to Consumer
      May 2017–Jul 2020
  • May 2012–May 2017· 5 yrs
    • Vice President - Software Development & Integrations
      Mar 2015–May 2017
    • Director, E-Commerce Technology
      May 2012–Mar 2015
  • Feb 2012–May 2012· 3 mos
    • Head Architect
      Feb 2012–May 2012
  • Nov 2010–Feb 2012· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Architect @WalmartLabs
      Nov 2010–Feb 2012
  • Jul 2003–Nov 2010· 7 yrs 4 mos
    • Various Technology Roles
      Jul 2003–Nov 2010

Education

Executive Program

Innovation & Technology

Stanford University

Bachelor of Engineering

Computer Science

Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

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Kumar “Kartik” Kartikeya
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Java Enterprise EditionEnterprise ArchitectureArchitectureSOAAgile MethodologiesScrumWeb ServicesE-commerceCapacity PlanningATG CommerceRESTStrategyATGJMSStrategy DevelopmentEnterprise SoftwareScalabilityPerformance TuningArchitecturesIT Strategy