Chris Vitale

Chris Vitale has extensive experience in technology and operations management. Chris currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Technology at SimpleTire since January 2023. Prior to this role, they served as the Vice President of Technology at SimpleTire from July 2019 to January 2023.

Before joining SimpleTire, Chris worked at Pep Boys starting in 2012. Chris held the position of Vice President, Digital Operations & eCommerce from May 2014 to July 2019. In this role, they were responsible for various aspects of digital operations and revenue generation for www.pepboys.com. Prior to that, they served as the Director of I.T. - eCommerce from April 2012 to May 2014, overseeing online and eCommerce initiatives.

Prior to their tenure at Pep Boys, Chris worked at GSI Commerce from 2005 to 2012. Chris held several roles including Technical Account Director, Sr. Manager - Business Management, Lead Business Analyst, and Sr. Business Analyst. In these roles, they worked with clients such as Ralph Lauren, Dick's Sporting Goods, Ecko Ltd., Nautica, and others, managing client relationships, site launches, and business analysis.

Before their time at GSI Commerce, Chris worked at Target as an Executive Team Lead - Logistics from November 2002 to February 2005.

Chris also gained experience as the Director of Operations at Millstar from 2001 to 2003.

Overall, Chris Vitale's work experience demonstrates a strong background in technology, operations, and leadership roles in the retail and eCommerce industry.

Chris Vitale earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Rider University in the years 1994 to 1997. Additionally, they pursued further education in Digital Marketing, Social Media, and E-Commerce at The Wharton School, although the specific dates for this education are not specified. In 2020, Chris obtained a certification in Finance Foundations from LinkedIn.