Michael Hite

Michael Hite currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer for Saks Global, overseeing all technology areas, including software engineering, product design, logistics tech, and IT. Hite has extensive experience in the technology and finance sectors, having previously held positions as Chief Information Officer at Saks, where responsibilities included managing information technology for e-commerce and retail operations. Prior roles also include VP of Business Systems at WeWork and Manager of Finance Systems at Airbnb, where Hite led the implementation of finance systems and collaborated with senior management to align technology with business goals. Hite's educational background includes a Master’s degree in Accountancy from Bentley University and a BA in History from Colgate University.