Rick Lockton is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in retail, digital transformation, and consulting. With a B.S. in Business & Accounting from the University of Kansas and an MBA from the University of Oxford, he has managed P&L's exceeding $800M and has built and led large teams. During his tenure at Walmart, Rick focused on developing and scaling digital customer experiences, workforce management, and new format development. As the current Senior Vice President of eCommerce and Omni-Retail at Ashley Furniture, Rick leads a team that aims to revolutionize the furniture industry and provide unparalleled omni channel shopping experiences for Ashley's customers.

Rick has a passion for positively impacting communities. He facilitated Junior Achievement courses, served on the board of the Larson's Language Center, and led technology/coding activities for local Girl Scout troops. Rick has received several awards for his professional accomplishments, including the prestigious Tomo Suzuki Award from the University of Oxford.