Chad Yoes serves as a Partner in the Retail Merchandising Practice at The Partnering Group since January 2022, focusing on advising clients within the North American retail market. Additionally, Chad holds roles as a Board Member at 1440 Foods and Business Development Executive at Centurion Crypto Fund 1.0, LLC, leading business development fundraising. Chad also contributes as a Senior Advisor to Eversight Labs, Inc., enhancing retail pricing and promotion strategies through AI and continuous experimentation. Previously, Chad was the Chief Executive Officer of The Runway Group from February 2019 to October 2021, overseeing a diverse conglomerate. Chad's extensive experience at Walmart from June 2001 to February 2019 includes roles such as Vice President of Strategy for Pricing and Senior Director of FP&A Merchandising Finance, emphasizing strategic operations and financial analysis. Chad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Louisiana State University.