Chris Cavalline
About Chris Cavalline
Chris Cavalline serves as the Senior Vice President of Digital, Marketing, and IT at Grunt Style, bringing extensive experience in both retail and e-commerce. His career includes leadership roles at notable companies such as Macy's, Kohl's, and Caleres, where he has consistently driven sales growth and mentored emerging talent.
Current Role at Grunt Style
Chris Cavalline serves as the Senior Vice President of Digital, Marketing, and IT at Grunt Style, a position he has held since 2022. Based in San Antonio, Texas, he leverages his extensive experience in both retail and e-commerce to enhance the company's digital presence and marketing strategies. His role involves overseeing digital initiatives and integrating marketing efforts with IT solutions to drive growth.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Before joining Grunt Style, Chris held several senior leadership positions in prominent retail organizations. He served as Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for Men's at May Co Department Stores/Hechts from 2003 to 2006 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. He continued his career at Macy's from 2006 to 2009 in the Greater St. Louis Area, where he also held the role of SVP and GMM for Men's. His experience includes a significant tenure at Kohl's as SVP of eCommerce from 2009 to 2013 in the Greater Milwaukee Area.
E-Commerce Leadership at Caleres, Inc.
Chris Cavalline worked at Caleres, Inc. as Senior Vice President of Marketing and eCommerce from 2016 to 2020 in St. Louis. In this role, he focused on enhancing the online shopping experience and developing marketing strategies that aligned with the company's e-commerce goals. His leadership contributed to the growth of the brand's digital footprint.
Educational Background
Chris Cavalline studied at Washington and Lee University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Engineering. This educational background provided him with a strong analytical foundation that supports his roles in digital marketing and e-commerce.
Skills and Leadership Strengths
Chris is recognized for his exceptional leadership strengths, particularly in mentoring emerging talent and leading teams to achieve optimal performance. He possesses a unique blend of experience in store-centric and pure-play e-commerce environments. His skills include developing strong vendor relationships that drive product cost reductions and margin improvements, showcasing his entrepreneurial mindset and adaptability.