Christine Kapferer
About Christine Kapferer
Christine Kapferer is the Director of Information Technology - Portfolio Management at Signet Jewelers, with over 20 years of experience in IT management, particularly in retail operations and systems implementation. She has held various roles in companies such as PPG Industries and Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings, and she holds an MBA from Case Western Reserve University.
Current Role at Signet Jewelers
Christine Kapferer currently serves as the Director of Information Technology - Portfolio Management at Signet Jewelers. She has held this position since 2022 and works remotely. In her role, she focuses on overseeing IT portfolio management, ensuring that technology solutions align with business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Signet Jewelers
Prior to her current role, Christine worked at Signet Jewelers as Project Manager IV in Project/Portfolio Management for IT Solutions Delivery, Digital & E-Commerce from 2015 to 2022. During this time, she managed various IT projects aimed at improving digital and e-commerce capabilities within the organization.
Career at PPG Industries and Akzo Nobel
Christine Kapferer has significant experience in the paint and coatings industry, having worked at PPG Industries and Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings. At PPG Industries, she served as Local Applications Manager for North America Stores Information Systems from 2010 to 2015. Her earlier roles at Akzo Nobel included IT Systems Manager for POS Retail Stores and IT Project Manager, where she contributed to systems management and project execution.
Educational Background
Christine holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management, which she completed from 1993 to 1996. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Economics and Accounting from Baldwin-Wallace College between 1985 and 1989.
Expertise in IT Management
With over 20 years of experience in information technology, Christine specializes in IT management for retail businesses. Her areas of expertise include point-of-sale (POS) systems, retail operations, and inventory management. She has a proven track record in designing IT solutions that meet global standards and has extensive experience in implementing business application solutions across multi-system platforms.