DeAnne (DeDe) Judd

DeAnne (DeDe) Judd has extensive work experience in information technology and retail operations. DeAnne (DeDe) is currently serving as the Chief Information Officer at Boston Proper, a position they assumed in September 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the VP of Technology at Ruby Ribbon, Inc. from October 2020 to September 2022.

From 2018 to 2020, DeDe held the role of Vice President of Technology & IT Governance at The Guitar Center Company. In this position, they managed various IT functions and oversaw a team of associates and indirect reports. DeAnne (DeDe) was responsible for managing a significant budget and implementing a range of technology programs utilizing Agile, SAFe, and hybrid methodologies.

Before joining The Guitar Center Company, DeDe was the Director of Retail & Logistics at ForeFront, Inc. from January 2015 to April 2017. DeAnne (DeDe) led projects for major accounts and implemented customer life cycle solutions on the Salesforce platform.

DeDe also worked as an Omni Retail and CRM Consultant at Restoration Hardware from May 2014 to January 2015. DeAnne (DeDe) directed the implementation of Salesforce and ERP integration, resulting in increased productivity and improved customer experience.

At Boston Proper, DeDe held various roles over a ten-year period from 2004 to 2014. DeAnne (DeDe) started as a Senior Director of Omni Operations & Information Technology and was later promoted to the position of Director. In this role, they managed customer experience across all channels and led technology initiatives during the merger and integration of Boston Proper to Chico’s FAS.

Earlier in their career, DeDe served as the Vice President of Operations at Protech Retail Solutions from 2000 to 2004 and as the Director of Retail Operations and Information Technology at Levitz Furniture from 1990 to 2000.

Overall, DeDe Judd has a strong background in information technology management, business analysis, quality assurance, and project management within the retail industry. DeAnne (DeDe) has led numerous successful technology initiatives and is known for their expertise and trusted advisory role in various organizations.

DeAnne (DeDe) Judd has a strong educational background in business and accounting. DeAnne (DeDe) obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Accounting and Business/Management from California State University, Northridge in the period between 1984 and 1988. Continuing their education, DeAnne completed an MBA Certificate in Business from Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business in the year 2003. In addition to their formal education, DeAnne holds a certification as a Salesforce.com Certified Admin, although no information regarding the institution or the year of certification attainment is provided.