Former VP of Sourcing & Product Development at Williams-Sonoma

The expert is a former VP of Sourcing & Product Development at Williams-Sonoma. Led sourcing and product development for Pottery Barn with a focus on global vendor negotiations and relationships, overseeing a retail value of approximately $3.5 billion. Previously VP of Sourcing & Product Integrity at Restoration Hardware, his experience spans across brand strategy, pricing, supply chain structure, sourcing flexibility, and strategic responses to tariffs. He spearheaded efforts to reduce dependency on site-wide promotions, enhance sourcing flexibility outside of China, and optimize supplier consolidation to mitigate costs.