Chad Wong

Chad Wong has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Chad currently holds the position of Vice President of Merchandise Planning & Brand Planning at Boston Proper since July 2023. Prior to this role, they were a Senior Director of Global Planning and Interim Head of Planning at Crocs from February to June 2023. Chad also served as a Senior Director of Global Planning from May 2022 to January 2023 and as a Director of Global Planning from May 2021 to April 2022 at Crocs.

Before joining Crocs, Chad held the position of Director of Brand Planning at Chico's FAS, Inc. from February 2017 to April 2021. Chad also worked at White House Black Market, where they were the Director of Brand Planning and Strategy from June 2015 to January 2017. Prior to this role, they served as a Planning Manager - Ecommerce from March 2012 to June 2015 and as a Senior Planner from May 2009 to March 2012.

Chad's career started at American Eagle Outfitters, where they worked as a Senior Assistant Buyer from August 2004 to November 2005 and as an Assistant Buyer from June 2002 to August 2004. Chad also gained valuable experience at The Walt Disney Company, serving as a Category Planner for Magic Kingdom & Studio Logo, a Global Planner for ESPN & ESPN Zones, and an Associate Merchandise Planner for Special Events from 2006 to 2007.

Prior to joining American Eagle Outfitters, Chad worked as a Planner at Abercrombie & Fitch from November 2007 to April 2009. Overall, Chad Wong's work experience showcases their expertise and leadership in merchandise planning, brand planning, and strategy across various retail companies and industries.

Chad Wong attended John Bapst Memorial High School between 1994 and 1998, where they focused on college preparatory studies. After completing high school, they enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in 1998, majoring in Economics/Business. Chad pursued a dual major in Economics and Business, and successfully earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in 2002.