Jeff Gragg

Jeff Gragg

managing partner

Executive Consultant

jeffgragg@columbusconsulting.com

About

Jeff is a Managing Partner at Columbus Consulting with extensive experience as an executive consultant. He has also served as interim CIO, CTO, and COO for Retail, Wholesale, and CPG companies. Jeff’s unique blend of technology, operations, and strategic leadership expertise makes him a trusted partner in achieving transformation and operational excellence.

Before joining Columbus in 2018, Jeff provided executive leadership across various industries: Retail, Wholesale, CPG, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. He has held leadership positions such as CIO/SVP/EVP for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas, Hostess Brands, Carhartt, and Hallmark Cards.

Jeff holds an MBA from Washburn University.

Signature Skill

“I specialize in driving large-scale business transformations, implementing innovative systems and delivering impactful process improvements.”

  • Decisive leader and change agent
  • Adapting solutions to real-world challenges
  • Risk assessment & Mitigation
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Strategy to Implementation
  • C-Suite Executive, Communicator & Leader
  • Private Equity start-ups & Turnarounds

Expertise

  • Information Technology
  • Supply Chain
  • Planning & Inventory Management
  • E-Commerce
  • Finance & Operations
  • M&A
  • ERP
  • Data Lakes & Analytics
  • SaaS/Cloud Computing
  • Strategic ML and AI

Companies Served

  • Peter Millar, LLC
  • Spencer’s Gifts
  • Sundance Holdings
  • Ross Stores
  • Hostess Brands
  • Rue Gilt Group
  • Albertsons
  • Phantom Fireworks
  • Gabriella White, LLC
  • Ashley Stuart
  • Soft Surroundings
  • WholeStone Farms, LLC

Industry, Category

  • Retail /Wholesale
  • Manufacturing
  • Finance & Accounting
  • E-Commerce
  • CPG
  • Healthcare
  • Agriculture
  • Food Manufacturing & Distribution
  • Grocery
  • Softline’s / Hardlines
  • Footwear

Solution Proficiencies

  • Oracle/Netsuite
  • Microsoft Solutions
  • Amazon Solutions
  • Google Solutions
  • SAP
  • Manhattan Associates
  • O9 Solutions
  • Impact Analytics
  • Relex
  • 7th Online
  • Board International
  • Salesforce
  • Workday

Consulting Service

  • IT Strategy, Assessments and Roadmaps
  • Business Transformation
  • Business & System Integration
  • Solution Selections & Implementations
  • Program Leadership
  • Multi-Channel Integration across wholesale, E-Commerce and Retail
  • Manufacturing & Distribution

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