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Ken Wells

Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Dillard's Inc.

Dillard's

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Experience28+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Proven Leader with a strong technical background and extensive experience in managing complex software implementation and support programs. Having 30+ years of experience in the Retail industry, including several years managing high performing development and testing teams and several years of experience leading business, application, and operations initiatives for retail business systems. Highly analytical manager that has successfully built and led organizations to deliver high quality products and solutions on time and on budget. Recognized for establishing and driving organizational capabilities, processes and operational excellence. A strategic and critical thinker who focuses on delivery while ensuring business objectives are being exceeded consistently

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Dillard'sCurrent
    Jun 2009–Present· 17 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Data and Analytics OfficerCurrent
      Apr 2025–Present
    • Senior Director, IT Operations Research and Applications
      Jul 2024–Apr 2025
    • Director, Supply Chain Data Science
      Feb 2022–Jun 2024
    • Senior Manager, Data Science Team
      2015–2022
    • Senior Manager, eCommerce and Fulfillment Applications
      Jun 2009–Dec 2014
  • Walmart
    Jun 2002–Feb 2009· 6 yrs 8 mos
    • Senior Manager, Information Systems
      Jun 2002–Feb 2009
  • Dillard's
    1998–2002· 4 yrs
    • Director, Merchandising Applications
      1998–2002

Education

BS

Computer Science

College of the Ozarks

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Ken Wells
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Business IntelligenceSoftware DevelopmentChange ManagementProject ManagementIT ManagementBusiness ProcessLeadershipE-commerceManagementBusiness AnalysisAnalysisCPFRData AnalysisCross-functional Team LeadershipMerchandisingBusiness StrategyProcess ImprovementIntegrationBusiness DevelopmentIT Strategy