Jane Tanner

Strategy & Business Transformation Consultant

jtanner@columbusconsulting.com

About

Jane is a dynamic and results-driven merchandising executive with deep expertise across Fashion, Home, and CPG. Jane is highly skilled at navigating ambiguity, leading complex projects, and influencing organizational change. She has a proven track record of driving transformative business strategies, building profitable and customer-centric assortments, and exceeding financial targets. Jane is known for fostering a high-performance culture of curiosity, empowerment, and accountability to deliver sustainable results.  

Before joining Columbus Consulting, Jane held leadership positions such as VP/GMM at Lolli & Pops and VP at LVMH. She consistently delivered exceptional financial growth, developed high-performing teams, and enhanced brand equity for Fortune 500 companies, global luxury brands, and small start-ups.

Signature Skill

“I have a proven ability to transform business strategies, processes, teams, data, and tools to enhance brand equity and drive profitable growth.”

  • Business Strategy Development
  • Executive Leadership & Influence
  • Process Optimization & Efficiency
  • Organizational Transformation
  • Assessments & Gap Analyses
  • Business Case Development

Expertise

  • Category & Assortment Strategy
  • Merchandising
  • Sales & Margin Optimization
  • Organizational Design
    Change Management
  • Data Governance & Analytics
  • Merchandise Financial Planning
  • Replenishment & Allocation

Companies Served

  • Crocs, Inc.
  • Lolli & Pops
  • LVMH (DFS Group)
  • Williams-Sonoma

Industry, Category

  • Retail
  • Wholesale
  • Luxury
  • International
  • Airport / Travel Retail
  • Apparel, Footwear & Leather Goods
  • Food & Confectionery
  • Wine & Spirits
  • Housewares

Solution Proficiencies

  • Shopify Plus
  • O9 Solutions
  • Aptos
  • Informatica PIM
  • SAP

Consulting Service

  • Business Assessment & Strategy
  • Business Process Leader
  • Business Process Design
  • Executive Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Design
  • Project Management
  • Functional Requirements
  • Solution Selections
  • Data Management

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