I am a seasoned commerce professional focused on brand strategy, merchandising, and digital transformation. My background spans commercial, operational, and innovation roles, and I excel at bridging people, process, and technology to boost productivity and profitability. I am passionate about integrating all distribution channels for a seamless customer journey and leveraging AI-driven solutions to modernize ecommerce, planning, and brand experiences across global markets.

Jonathan Delfino

I am a seasoned commerce professional focused on brand strategy, merchandising, and digital transformation. My background spans commercial, operational, and innovation roles, and I excel at bridging people, process, and technology to boost productivity and profitability. I am passionate about integrating all distribution channels for a seamless customer journey and leveraging AI-driven solutions to modernize ecommerce, planning, and brand experiences across global markets.

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I am a seasoned commerce professional focused on brand strategy, merchandising, and digital transformation. My background spans commercial, operational, and innovation roles, and I excel at bridging people, process, and technology to boost productivity and profitability.

I am passionate about integrating all distribution channels for a seamless customer journey and leveraging AI-driven solutions to modernize ecommerce, planning, and brand experiences across global markets.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at CUSTOMER APPEAL
July 1, 2021 - Present
Boutique consulting firm delivering brand building, strategy development, digital transformation, merchandising, operational systems, product management, supply chain, and customer experiences; specialization in digital products and experiences including ecommerce, website UX/UI, digital marketing, and AI-driven solutions.
Chief Merchant - Executive Committee Member at TOUS
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Owned the digital and physical product lifecycle from ideation to launch; managed range architecture and a $500M open-to-buy; led cross-functional teams in assortment, pricing, digital marketing, and content; migrated pricing strategy to value-based.
SVP Omnichannel Management at SWAROVSKI
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2021
Grew global D2C e-commerce and B2B digital marketplace sales to €280M; led 360° channel evolution across e-commerce, mono-brand, multi-brand, outlet, and travel retail; led digital transformation roadmaps and MVPs to improve click-through, conversion, and churn.
Chief Digital Officer at HVISK
July 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Drove digital transformation in a fast-growing fashion startup; implemented micro-influencer marketing, intensified SEO/SEM, email and CRM marketing; built a data lake and analytics ecosystem; conducted iterative A/B testing to optimize sessions, bounce rates, and conversions.
Vice President of Merchandising (Global) at PANDORA
April 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Created a matrix organization of Category Managers, Planners, and Allocators across 9 global offices; drove D2C and wholesale performance; procured and implemented Aptos/TXT planning system; improved GM and revenue trajectory; migrated to value-based pricing.
Director of Merchandising at SWAROVSKI
September 1, 2011 - April 1, 2012
Led 26 analysts/planners for North America; integrated POS and merchandising planning software; improved e-commerce conversion, AOV, stock turns, and GM while supporting sales growth.
National Sales Director at SWAROVSKI
October 1, 2009 - September 1, 2011
Responsible for wholesale P&L; achieved like-for-like sales growth; built and led a 17-person sales team; expanded multi-brand locations; led CRM implementation (Salesforce).
Senior Account Manager at HEARTS ON FIRE
September 1, 2007 - October 1, 2009
Managed 60 locations internationally; advised on account marketing, training, staffing, incentives, visual merchandising, and assortments; delivered like-for-like sales growth.
Strategic Planning & Business Development Manager at SWAROVSKI
September 1, 2005 - September 1, 2007
Leveraged psychographic data to identify new distribution opportunities; developed retail concepts and partnerships; delivered financial projections and market analyses.
Merchandise Planning Manager – Retail and E-commerce at SWAROVSKI
May 1, 2002 - September 1, 2005
Led a team of analysts for 120 stores and 2 e-commerce sites; owned lifecycle, pricing, allocation; improved stock turns and GM; supported sales growth.
Business Analyst at RETAIL SOLUTIONS INC (RSI)
June 1, 1999 - April 1, 2002
Analyzed sales trends, promotions, inventory, and assortment modeling using syndicated data; managed clients including major consumer brands; coordinated data acquisitions from large retailers.

Education

MBA in Management and E-commerce at Bryant University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
BS Finance Magna Cum Laude at Bryant University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Executive Education: Leading Consumer-Centric Growth at The Wharton School - UPENN
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Executive Education: Program for Leadership Development (PLD) at Harvard University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

MBA in Management and E-commerce
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Executive Education: Leading Consumer-Centric Growth
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Executive Education: Program for Leadership Development (PLD)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment