Tony Williams

Tony Williams has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Tony is currently the Director of Customer Success at Upshop, a position they have held since February 2023. Prior to this role, Tony served as a Senior Strategic Account Manager at Upshop from July 2022 to February 2023.

Before joining Upshop, Tony worked at The Stores Consulting Group, LLC as a Senior Consultant from September 2021 to July 2022. Tony provided valuable expertise in this role.

Tony's previous experience includes working at Southeastern Grocers from January 2017 to April 2021. During their tenure there, they held the positions of Senior Director of Total Cost Leadership and Senior Director of Operational Effectiveness and Reset Operations. In these roles, they successfully led teams and implemented various strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance store operations.

Prior to their time at Southeastern Grocers, Tony worked at BILO Holdings from June 2012 to January 2017 as the Senior Director of Operations Excellence. Tony played a pivotal role in managing operations support, overseeing various functions, and leading successful conversion and divestiture projects.

Tony's career at BI-LO, LLC started in June 2010, where they served as the Senior Director of Store Operations Support until June 2012. In this role, they focused on improving store operations, reducing lead times, and achieving favorable financial results.

Starting from 1998, Tony worked as a District Director at BI-LO, LLC, where they excelled in managing store teams, implementing company programs, and leading strategic initiatives for new market entry.

Throughout their career, Tony has demonstrated strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a track record of achieving results in various roles within the retail industry.

Tony Williams completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology/Business from the University of South Carolina from 1987-1990. Later, in 2010, they obtained a Post Graduate Degree in Corporate Sustainability from Furman University.