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Samir Desai

Samir Desai

Chief Digital + Technology Officer

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

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Experience24+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Technology executive focused on driving business transformation through technology in high growth companies. Consistent leader and evangelist of change and innovation accomplished through deep business relationships and demonstration of measurable business value. Strong passion for employee development and building high-performing teams. Specialities: - Digital Strategy + Execution - Building High Performing Teams - Product & Engineering - Data Science & Analytics - Information Security - Enterprise Architecture - Enterprise Applications & Operations

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • ArhausCurrent
    Jun 2025–Present· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Board MemberCurrent
      Jun 2025–Present
  • Abercrombie & Fitch Co.Current
    Jul 2021–Present· 5 yrs 2 mos
    • Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Executive Vice PresidentCurrent
      Jul 2021–Present
  • Equinox
    Oct 2005–Jun 2021· 15 yrs 8 mos
    • EVP, Chief Technology Officer
      Apr 2019–Jun 2021
    • Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
      Apr 2016–Mar 2019
    • Vice President, Technology
      Apr 2013–Mar 2016
    • Senior Director, Technology
      Apr 2011–Mar 2013
    • Director, Technology
      Oct 2005–Mar 2011
  • Intertex Apparel Group
    Sep 2002–Sep 2005· 3 yrs
    • Director, Technology
      Sep 2002–Sep 2005

Education

Masters

Computer Science

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Computer Engineering

University of Michigan

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Samir Desai
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

19 of 19 skills
Business IntelligenceSoftware DevelopmentProject Management.NETOrganizational LeadershipAgile MethodologiesLeadershipVendor ManagementSDLCBusiness AnalysisData WarehousingAgile Project ManagementCloud ComputingCross-functional Team LeadershipIntegrationMicrosoft SQL ServerOperations ManagementSQLIT Strategy