Tom Qualter

Tom Qualter is a retired partner at Columbus Consulting International, where Tom contributed for 15 years, assisting major retailers in optimizing merchandise assets through process and systems integration, particularly with JDA products. Previously, Tom served as the president of Merchandise Planning Solutions LLC, focusing on retail consulting for merchandise planning systems. Tom also held the position of senior manager at Limited Brands, overseeing the implementation of JDA Enterprise Planning across multiple brands. Additionally, Tom established the Merchandise Planning department for Thorn Americas and gained initial experience in various roles at Hills Department Stores. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.