Chap Achen

Chap Achen currently serves as Senior Director, Analyst for Digital Commerce and Supply Chain at Gartner, focusing on insights and research within the evolving ecosystem. Previously, Achen was VP of Product Strategy and Operations at Nextuple Inc, contributing to local fulfillment networks and sustainability initiatives. Prior experience includes multiple senior director roles at Red Wing Shoe Co., where significant accomplishments involved leading digital transformation strategies and launching an e-commerce team. Achen's earlier career included pivotal positions at Best Buy, Outboard Marine, Transtar Transportation Group, and as an officer in the U.S. Army. Achen holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Michigan.