Ashlee Aldridge

SVP, CIO

Ashlee is responsible for the Global Technology Strategy and Transformation programs for DSW Inc. She leads the enterprise effort of DSW’s Transformation to the Digital Mesh, while expanding the portfolio to include acquisitions and International Shared Services. Ashlee is passionate about the Retail Industry’s ability to rapidly Transform the retail technology eco-system, to not just meet, but constantly adapt, to the ever changing needs of the consumer, both today and into the future. Prior to joining DSW, Ashlee’s career spans a number of retailers such as: CIO, Restoration Hardware, Chief Integration Officer, CIO and SVP Supply Chain at Golfsmith International, CIO, and SVP of Digital and Shared Services at West Marine, and CIO of Zale Corporation, as well as a Retail Leader at Deloitte. She has been actively involved with the NRF CIO Council for over 15 years.