James Pappas

James Pappas has a strong background in e-commerce and digital marketing. James has held various leadership positions in reputable companies over the years. Currently, they serve as the Global Director of Ecommerce Operations at Kontoor Brands, Inc., where they lead the strategy and execution of the company's global digital commerce platform roadmap. Prior to this role, they were the Director of Ecommerce at Kontoor Brands, Inc., responsible for the strategy and execution of the company's digital commerce platform roadmap.

Before joining Kontoor Brands, Inc., James worked at VF Corporation as a Director of Ecommerce, overseeing the Wrangler.com ecommerce program and leading strategic planning, P&L management, digital marketing, on-site content, and product merchandising. James also served as a Senior Manager and Manager in the same company, overseeing various aspects of the Wrangler.com ecommerce program.

Earlier in their career, James held the position of Director of Electronic Marketing at Extended Stay Hotels, where they managed the sales, marketing, and operations of the company's direct-to-consumer and business-to-business websites. James was responsible for online advertising, on-site content, and online lead generation.

Prior to that, James was the General Manager of E-commerce at JL Hufford Discover Gourmet, where they launched the jlhufford.com website and managed web sales, marketing, and operations.

Overall, James Pappas' work experience highlights their expertise in e-commerce operations, digital marketing, strategic planning, and team leadership in the retail and hospitality industries.

James Pappas earned a Bachelor's Degree in philosophy from Purdue University between 1995 and 2000. From 2012 to 2015, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Elon University's Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, specializing in Business Administration and Management.