Chris Hardisty (Past Speaker)

Chris Hardisty is currently Senior Vice President Ecommerce at C. & J. Clarks, a global footwear and accessories brand headquartered in the UK, with its US subsidiary based in Waltham, MA.  Chris is a results and data-driven executive responsible for ecommerce, physical retail (specialty and outlet stores) and digital marketing for multiple globally renown brands, including Timberland, PUMA, and Lacoste.   With 16+ years experience, Chris has overseen various digital initiatives, such as e-commerce replatforms, international expansion, BOPIS, store fulfillment, and CRM programs.  

Chris began his career in finance and accounting after graduating from Brigham Young University in 1999.