James Walser

James Walser has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and roles. James most recently served as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Monolith starting in May 2023. Prior to this, they were the CEO of Disruptive Enterprises, LLC from March 2021 to April 2023, where they led all enterprise functions and managed a brand portfolio with significant US distribution across various channels.

Before that, James worked at Ridgewood as a Co-Founder, Executive Consultant, and Brand Owner, providing consulting services to start-ups and multibillion-dollar companies on selling on e-commerce platforms. James also gained valuable experience at Amazon, where they held the positions of Category Leader, Consumable Private Brands, responsible for managing various categories and cross-functional teams, and Divisional Merchandise Manager, Watches, where they successfully grew the business through improved luxury selection and innovative marketing strategies.

Prior to their time at Amazon, James worked at Target, where they held leadership positions such as Sr Director of Electronics & Entertainment and Director of Movies. James also played a significant role in developing and launching the up & up private label brand, exceeding sales and profit goals through aggressive product launches and marketing strategies.

James started their career at Gap Inc., where they held multiple planning and management roles in merchandise planning. James also gained experience in the art industry at Christie's, working in their Impressionist Department and as an Auction Clerk.

Overall, James Walser has a strong background in executive leadership, sales, marketing, brand management, and strategic planning across various industries.

James Walser received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Randolph-Macon College. James later pursued an MBA with a focus on Finance at the University of San Francisco. The exact start and end years for both degrees are not provided.