Todd Garner serves as senior vice president and chief product officer at Sam’s Club. In this role, Todd is focused on creating solutions that resonate with both Sam’s Club members and associates. He leads the strategic management of products, drives operational transformations and ensures an exceptional user experience across the Sam’s Club omnichannel business including eCommerce, digital in-club experiences, supply chain management, merchandising and more.
Formerly, he served as vice president of In-Club Product at Sam’s Club where he led an innovative approach that elevated associate and member experiences. He spearheaded transformative initiatives, including inventory intelligence, frictionless exit and omni-fulfillment strategies.
Todd’s career began over 20 years ago as an electronics and garden center associate at a Walmart store in Muscatine, Iowa. He later served as a Contracting Officer in the Air Force for four years. Following his time in the military, Todd transitioned into the product field, where he played a crucial role in developing the online claims channel at Asurion Insurance Services. He has also held consulting positions at Bain & Company and worked in Global Strategy and Retail Operations at Starbucks.
Todd holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from the United States Air Force Academy where he was competitively selected to lead the academy during his senior year. He also holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business where he concentrated on Finance, Economics and Strategic Management.
