Luyu Cao

Luyu (Louise) Cao is an accomplished professional in e-commerce and B2B merchandising, currently serving as Category Manager at Staples since February 2020, where responsibilities include managing a $112 million business and negotiating vendor contracts. Prior roles at Staples include Associate Category Manager and Project Specialist, leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Luyu has a strong background in client relations and sales from a tenure as Client Advisor at Louis Vuitton, where success was recognized with a Top 10 award in sales. Additional consultancy experience includes analyzing customer data for C Space and employee insights at Cloud Technology Partners. Luyu holds a Master of Science in Management Studies from Boston University and dual bachelor's degrees in Fashion and Retail Studies and Fashion Merchandising from The Ohio State University and Kent State University, respectively.