Shad Stanley

Shad Stanley is an experienced advisor currently providing expertise on retail and western markets at AlphaSights and Guidepoint since 2021. With previous advisory roles at Primary Insight, Shad demonstrated a strong ability to contribute knowledge to financial analysts. Shad has held significant positions in merchandise management and product strategy, notably as Divisional Merchandise Manager for Ecommerce at Boot Barn, where sales grew to $147M with a CAGR of 19.7%. Previous roles include Managing Senior Buyer of Footwear at Sheplers Inc., Product Manager for Footwear at Gander Mountain, and Buyer for Video Games at Toys R Us. Shad began a career in merchandise management at Payless ShoeSource, leading to successful execution of strategies across multiple departments. Shad holds a BS in Business Administration from The University of Kansas and an MBA from Washburn University.