Ted Smetana

Ted Smetana has extensive experience in various roles and industries. From 2023 onwards, they served as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Asset Marketing Services, LLC. Prior to that, they worked as a Strategic and Operations Consultant and Business Advisor at Auxilium Consulting, LLC, providing guidance to retail, consumer goods, and service companies. Ted also held the position of Strategic Advisor and Chief Merchandising Officer at Lovepop, a company specializing in creating unique greeting cards and gifts. Before these roles, Ted Smetana had a long tenure at Target, where they held multiple leadership positions, including Vice President of Merchandising and Vice President of Merchandising, Planning, and Operations. Ted also worked at Kearney as a Principal Consultant, focusing on profit improvement initiatives and category management strategies for various clients. Additionally, Ted Smetana gained experience in the retail industry as a Manager of Marketing and Stores at Musicland Stores Corporation.

Ted Smetana holds an M.B.A. in Business, with a focus on Finance and Marketing, from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Ted also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Carleton College. Additionally, Ted is a Certified Strategic Negotiator from the Conlego Negotiations Training Academy, completing the program in 2008.