Bob Walker

Bob Walker is the current Chief Retail Officer at David's Bridal. Prior to this, they served as SVP Retail Stores and Operations at Gander Mountain from March 2016 to July 2017. Bob has also served as Senior Managing Partner at Ocean Retail Consulting from August 2017 to July 2019, and as Operating Partner at Tri-Artisan Capital Partners from December 2014 to February 2016.

Bob Walker began their career in 1992 as Senior Vice President/Division President at Circuit City Stores Inc. Bob then held various positions at Ashley Furniture, Maximize Management Inc, and Heartland Automotive Services, Inc. before becoming Chief Retail Officer at David's Bridal.

Bob Walker attended California State University-Long Beach, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Corrections. Bob then attended the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, where they studied Business Innovation. Finally, they completed an Executive Leadership program at Cornell University.

Bob Walker reports to James Marcum, CEO. Bob Walker works with Kelly Cook - CMO, Heather D’Agosta - SVP, Store Operations, and Jeff Zelenko - Interim Chief Merchandising Officer.