Ned Ford

Ned Ford is an accomplished executive in operations and finance, currently serving as the Chief Operations Officer for Gourmet Food Brands at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. since August 2022. Prior to this role, Ned Ford held positions as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer at Harry & David, leading financial operations within the company. Ned's extensive experience at Lowe's Companies, Inc. includes multiple leadership roles in financial planning and analysis, where significant contributions were made to financial strategies and performance measurement. Earlier in Ned's career, tenure at EMS Chemie involved providing technical services and product development. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance and Operations from Wake Forest University and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University.