Lee Whitaker, Senior Manager
Lee is a business transformation leader who thrives on helping leading retailers and CPG organizations navigate complex challenges and unlock growth. With a well-honed ability to assess business processes, align teams, and implement solutions, he partners closely with senior executives to drive operational excellence. His approach is hands-on, collaborative, and rooted in both strategy and execution—ensuring that organizations see real, measurable improvements. Whether optimizing supply chains, reshaping merchandising strategies, or leading large-scale technology implementations, he focuses on delivering sustainable change. Clients appreciate his ability to translate complex problems into clear, actionable steps that create lasting impact.
With over 25 years of experience in supply chain, retail strategy, and operational transformation, he has partnered with leading organizations to drive efficiency and profitability. His expertise includes business process assessment, change management, roadmap development, and solution implementation across planning, merchandising, supply chain, and technology functions. He has led large-scale enterprise transformation programs, improved inventory levels, and driven operational efficiency and growth. As a trusted advisor and team builder, Lee specializes in bridging the gap between strategy and execution—helping organizations not only envision change but also achieve it.
Experience
- Fisher Management Partners – 2025 – present
- The Parker Avery Group – Senior Director: 2016 – 2024
- DSW – Senior Director: 2013 – 2016
- Bath and Body Works – Director of Merchandise Strategy: 2011 – 2013
- Bath and Body Works – Planning Director: 2007 – 2011
- Bath and Body Works – Senior Program Lead: 2004 – 2007
- Circuit City Stores – Senior Manager: 2001 – 2004
- Cleveland Consulting Associates – Senior Manager: 1998 – 2001
Education
- The Ohio State University (Fisher College of Business): 1998 – Master of Business Administration
- Miami University (Farmer School of Business): 1991 – Bachelor of Science in Business
Representative Consulting Clients
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- AT Home
- Centric Brands
- Coast Guard Exchange
- DuPont
- General Dynamics
- JP Morgan
- Lands’ End
- Marine Corp Community Services
- Michael’s Arts and Crafts
- Signet Jewelers
- T-Mobile
- The Fresh Market
- Victoria’s Secret Stores
- Visionworks
Contact Lee: lee.whitaker@fishermp.com
Lee is a business transformation leader who thrives on helping leading retailers and CPG organizations navigate complex challenges and unlock growth. With a well-honed ability to assess business processes, align teams, and implement solutions, he partners closely with senior executives to drive operational excellence. His approach is hands-on, collaborative, and rooted in both strategy and execution—ensuring that organizations see real, measurable improvements. Whether optimizing supply chains, reshaping merchandising strategies, or leading large-scale technology implementations, he focuses on delivering sustainable change. Clients appreciate his ability to translate complex problems into clear, actionable steps that create lasting impact.
With over 25 years of experience in supply chain, retail strategy, and operational transformation, he has partnered with leading organizations to drive efficiency and profitability. His expertise includes business process assessment, change management, roadmap development, and solution implementation across planning, merchandising, supply chain, and technology functions. He has led large-scale enterprise transformation programs, improved inventory levels, and driven operational efficiency and growth. As a trusted advisor and team builder, Lee specializes in bridging the gap between strategy and execution—helping organizations not only envision change but also achieve it.
Experience
- Fisher Management Partners – 2025 – present
- The Parker Avery Group – Senior Director: 2016 – 2024
- DSW – Senior Director: 2013 – 2016
- Bath and Body Works – Director of Merchandise Strategy: 2011 – 2013
- Bath and Body Works – Planning Director: 2007 – 2011
- Bath and Body Works – Senior Program Lead: 2004 – 2007
- Circuit City Stores – Senior Manager: 2001 – 2004
- Cleveland Consulting Associates – Senior Manager: 1998 – 2001
Education
- The Ohio State University (Fisher College of Business): 1998 – Master of Business Administration
- Miami University (Farmer School of Business): 1991 – Bachelor of Science in Business
Representative Consulting Clients
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- AT Home
- Centric Brands
- Coast Guard Exchange
- DuPont
- General Dynamics
- JP Morgan
- Lands’ End
- Marine Corp Community Services
- Michael’s Arts and Crafts
- Signet Jewelers
- T-Mobile
- The Fresh Market
- Victoria’s Secret Stores
- Visionworks
Contact Lee: lee.whitaker@fishermp.com