Scott Kessler

Scott Kessler is an accomplished technology leader with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality products and disruptive technologies. He has a strong background in strategic planning, digital strategy and delivery, software engineering and architecture, and IT operational excellence. He studied Management and Corporate Finance at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees.

Kessler has held executive positions at various organizations, such as his current role as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at BJ's Wholesale Club. Prior to his current role, he served as EVP and CIO at Belk and was a Board of Director at Next Solutions. He also worked as SVP, Omnichannel Solution Delivery at Belk, SVP of Technology at GSI Commerce Solutions, Inc., Senior Manager at Accenture, Manager of Systems Development at Dow Jones, and Business Analyst at Copeland Companies.

Kessler is known for his resourcefulness, innovation, and operational excellence, which he brings to his leadership roles. He is a results-driven technology executive who is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and challenge the status quo. With his experience in designing and scaling software and infrastructure system infrastructures, he manages explosive growth with budget-consciousness and business-savviness.