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Jay Topper

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Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Chico's FAS, Inc.
📍 Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Jay Topper is a multi-function retail executive with over 25 years of experience leading digital transformation and operations for major brands. A graduate of the US Coast Guard Academy and NYU Tandon, he has held CTO, CDO, and COO roles, driving growth through P&L management, turnarounds, and M&A activities.

Outside of his corporate roles, Jay is a proud veteran of the US Army and Coast Guard. He is passionate about boating, diving, and anything involving the water. His personal time is often spent with his family and supporting his wifes studies at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Unique fact: While serving in naval intelligence, he conducted counter-narcotics surveillance operations in the jungles of Panama.

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Experience
40 Years
Current Role
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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Digital-First Retail
As a two-time Chief Digital Officer, he is a vocal advocate for building a 'digital-first' company culture that prioritizes data and technology to create seamless, customer-led experiences.
Retail Turnarounds
Has extensive experience leading companies through crises, including a successful Chapter 11 and driving a 10x EBITDA increase at FTD, now founding a consultancy for this purpose.
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Career

Work history

3-2021
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Chico's FAS, Inc.
1-2023
Member Board of Directors
Logicbroker
1-2021 - 2-2023
Founder
Topper Consulting, LLC
8-2018 - 9-2020
Chief Digital Officer
FTD
10-2016 - 7-2018
EVP Chief Technology Officer / Chief Information Officer
FTD
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Education
1996 - 1997
MS
NYU Tandon School of Engineering
1990 - 1991
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
University of Oklahoma
1982 - 1986
BS
US Coast Guard Academy
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