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Brian Smolinski

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VP, IT Applications at Arhaus
📍 Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States

Brian Smolinski is a retail technology executive with over 18 years of experience leading IT application teams. He specializes in driving business growth through multi-year transformational projects, leveraging modern cloud solutions for companies like Arhaus, EXPRESS, and Victorias Secret. He holds a degree from Central Michigan University.

As a leader, he focuses on mentoring with purpose, believing that strong working relationships are key to creating great teams and producing exceptional results. He aligns technical capabilities with strategic business goals across HR, finance, marketing, and data analytics.

He has built a significant portion of his career leading IT divisions for major Ohio-based retail corporations.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
VP, IT Applications
Job Level
Senior
Location
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States
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Retail IT Transformation
He has substantial experience leading multi-year transformational projects for major retail brands like Arhaus, EXPRESS, and Victoria's Secret.
Cloud Solutions
His background includes leveraging modern cloud solutions to drive organizational growth and success in enterprise retail environments.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
VP, IT Applications
Arhaus
6-2023 - 6-2025
Vice President Information Technology
EXPRESS
4-2023 - 6-2023
AVP Information Technology
Victoria's Secret
1-2021 - 4-2023
Director HR Technology
Victoria's Secret
6-2020 - 1-2021
Managing Partner, Midwest
Pandera Systems
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Education
1997 - 2001
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Central Michigan University
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