Sumit Anand

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EVP, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Academy Sports + Outdoors

Greater Houston, United States

Overview

Sumit Anand is the Executive Vice President and CIO at Academy Sports + Outdoors, where he oversees enterprise technology and digital transformation. His extensive retail background includes leadership roles at At Home, Signet Jewelers, and Accenture. He holds an M. S. in Information Systems and is described by colleagues as a strategic, team-oriented leader.

As a lifelong customer, Sumit is passionate about the Academy Sports + Outdoors brand and its mission to provide "Fun For All. " This personal connection drives his professional focus on enhancing customer experiences. His posts often reflect an energetic approach to his work and the importance of teamwork.

Sumit is a decorated CIO, having been named to the Forbes CIO Next list, recognized as an ORBIE Awards finalist in both Dallas and Houston, and inducted into HMG’s Global Leadership Institute.

Personality Overview

Somewhat Formal

Strong-minded

Pleasant

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Retail Transformation
His career is dedicated to technology-driven transformation in the retail sector, focusing on enhancing operations and the customer experience for major brands.
AI in Retail
In a prior role, he was recognized for pioneering the integration of AI with AR/VR to help merchants visualize product assortments and enhance the retail experience.
Omnichannel Strategy
A key part of his role involves leveraging technology to create a seamless supply chain and customer experience across both e-commerce and physical stores.

Media Appearances

Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Executive Appointment. Featured in Academy Sports Investor Relations

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Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Executive Appointment. Featured in PR Newswire

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DHR Global Recruits CIO for Academy Sports + Outdoors. Featured in Huntscanlon

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Work History

3-2025
EVP, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Academy Sports + Outdoors
7-2018 - 2-2025
Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at At Home Group Inc.
9-2015 - 7-2018
Senior Vice President (SVP) - Technology Transformation and Delivery at SIGNET JEWELERS LIMITED
5-2007 - 8-2015
Executive - Digital (Retail) Practice at Accenture
2005 - 2007
Senior Manager / Director - Retail at World Wide Technology Services

Education

2000 - 2002
Master of Science (MS) from University of Colorado Denver
2005 - 2005
PMP from Project Management Institute

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Insights For Selling To Sumit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sumit is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sumit

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sumit move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Sumit take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Sumit

Personality Compatibility


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