William H. Parker
Senior retail executive who has led global multi-billion businesses by taking companies to their next level by strengthening their positions in the market and developing distinctive strategies to achieve competitive advantage. Turnaround executive who specializes in maximizing the potential and opportunities of distressed companies; also specializes in providing professional business management to small entrepreneurial companies so they achieve their full growth potential:
- In depth experience in merchandising, product development, international manufacturing, store operations and financial management within department, specialty and discount business formats. Keen understanding of financial key performance indicators so profitability is enhanced and maximized.
- A corporate executive who has successfully transitioned to the Private Equity arena with an assertive style and a high achievement record.
FORMAT CORPORATE
DEPARTMENT STORES- Macy’s: Menswear Buyer
- May Company: Store Operations; Divisional Merchandise Manager {menswear, children’s wear, soft home}
- Dayton-Hudson’s: Store General Manager; Divisional Merchandise Manager {menswear, young menswear, sporting goods and footwear}
- Carson Pirie Scott: Senior Vice President Merchandising-Menswear, Intimate Apparel, Children’s Wear, Footwear
- Old Navy: Vice President of Stores and Operations for the Midwestern Zone
- Banana Republic: Senior Vice President of Stores and Operations
- Gateway: President and General Manager of Gateway’s Retail Stores
- Target: Divisional Merchandise Manager, Footwear
- Kmart: Vice President of Marketing and Sales Promotion; Vice President Merchandising, Home Décor
FORMAT ENTREPRENEUR/INVESTOR
PRIVATE COMPANIES- Pharmaca, Integrative Pharmacy: Chief Operating Officer
- Jeanomix {contemporary branded jeans and contemporary sportswear for men and women}
Expertise
VISIONARY THINKINGHave a clear vision for the business with a long term big picture view... More...
SHAPING STRATEGY AND EXECUTION Able to develop a set of core values that are timeless... More...
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACUMEN Has a key sense of understanding the meaning and implications of key financial performance indicators... More...
ATTRACTING AND DEVELOPING TALENT Creates an environment that provides direction and promotes "a teachable point of view" among the company's leaders... More...
TRANSITION FROM A CORPORATE EXECUTIVE TO AN ENTREPRENEUR The key ingredients for a successful transition from a senior corporate executive to an entrepreneur... More...
MERCHANDISING MARKETING AND VISUAL PRESENTATIONInfluences consumer shopping behavior to drive product sell through... More...
BRAND MANAGEMENT AND STORE DESIGN Influences the Customer Shopping Experience or Customer Enticement to Purchase Product... More...
DEVELOPING PEOPLE Provides tools or resources to coach and develop our human capital as well as foster a learning and teachable point of view focused organization and environment... More...
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT Develops a proactive real estate strategy that delivers the prerequisite financial results through sound deal economics practices... More...
OPERATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Creates best practices and standard operating procedures that reduce costs and increases revenue... More...