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Sumit Anand

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EVP, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Academy Sports + Outdoors
📍 Greater Houston, United States

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.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
EVP, Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Houston, United States
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Priorities

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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.
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Career

Work history

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

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