Jean-Michel Kientz

Jean-Michel Kientz is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in transforming and modernizing technology strategies across various industries. As the Chief Technology Officer at Harbor Freight Tools, Jean-Michel leads the Technology Transformation and Data & Analytics initiatives to support rapid growth. Prior roles include serving as SVP at The Estée Lauder Companies, where responsibilities included developing enterprise technology strategies for interconnected retail and marketing technologies across a global team. Jean-Michel's background also includes significant contributions to Fast Retailing as Global CIO and extensive experience at LVMH, where leadership spanned IT strategy, consumer engagement, and international expansion projects. Additionally, Jean-Michel has advised on technology innovation and infrastructure development in various capacities, including serving on advisory boards for VTEX and Arianee. Jean-Michel holds a Master's degree in Engineering, specializing in Information Systems, from Eseo.