Robert Bailen

Robert Bailen is a Principal at Slalom, with extensive experience in operations strategy and management consulting. Prior roles include Senior Manager of Partner Operations and Strategy at Wayfair, where efforts focused on optimizing fulfillment solutions for the luxury home goods platform Perigold. Robert's background also encompasses roles at PwC as a Manager in Advisory, enhancing operational efficiency for clients, and as an Analyst at St. Louis Arch Angels, involved in high-potential startup investments. As Co-Founder of InVitro Select, Robert contributed to making assisted reproductive technologies more accessible. Robert's career began at CVS Health, occupying various positions from Assistant Store Manager to Category Designer, developing store layouts and managing pharmacy operations. Academic credentials include an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and a BA from Rutgers University.