Rick Lockton

Rick Lockton is an experienced executive in the retail industry with a strong background in eCommerce and digital transformation. He most recently served as the Senior Vice President of eCommerce at Ashley Furniture, the world's largest furniture manufacturer.1 In this role, he was responsible for leading Ashley's billion-dollar investment in growth and transforming customers' lives by revolutionizing the home with an exceptional omni-channel shopping experience.

Career Highlights

Ashley Furniture: As SVP of eCommerce, Lockton managed a P&L of over $500 million and led large teams. His responsibilities included:

• Digitally transforming organizations and customer experiences
• Growing new businesses from idea to scale
• Overseeing world-class manufacturing and supply chain operations

Walmart: Prior to Ashley Furniture, Lockton spent 10 years at Walmart, where he held various leadership roles.1 These included:

• Vice President, Digital Transformation & Product - Merchandising
• Director - Merchandising & Product Development

Current Position: As of September 2024, Rick Lockton has moved on from Ashley Furniture and is now the Senior Vice President of Digital eCommerce at Tractor Supply Company.12

Education and Achievements

• MBA from the University of Oxford, where he earned the prestigious Tomo Suzuki Award1
• B.S. in Business & Accounting from the University of Kansas1
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)2
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)2
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification from General Electric2

Community Involvement

Outside of his professional life, Lockton has been active in community service:

• Served on the board for Larson's Language Center1
• Facilitates Junior Achievement courses1
• Leads technology and coding activities for local Girl Scout troops1

Rick Lockton's career demonstrates a strong focus on digital transformation, eCommerce, and retail innovation, making him a notable figure in the industry.