Home Depot exec to head up tech at sporting goods giant
Dick's Sporting Goods has named Paul Gaffney as chief technology officer, effective Nov. 20.
Gaffney joins Dick's from The Home Depot, where he most recently served as the senior VP of information technology. He was responsible for the organization's software engineering, user-centered design and applications, and for leading their digital revolution, inspiring the engineering team to deliver customer focused software. At Home Depot, Gaffney will be responsible for the company's technology, including infrastructure, e-commerce platforms and new and evolving digital platforms.
"Paul is joining the company at a critical time as we're evolving every day through our digital transformation efforts," said Edward W. Stack, chairman & CEO. "Paul's experience will make an immediate impact on the company and we're thrilled to welcome him to the Dick's family."
Gaffney joins Dick's from The Home Depot, where he most recently served as the senior VP of information technology. He was responsible for the organization's software engineering, user-centered design and applications, and for leading their digital revolution, inspiring the engineering team to deliver customer focused software. At Home Depot, Gaffney will be responsible for the company's technology, including infrastructure, e-commerce platforms and new and evolving digital platforms.
"Paul is joining the company at a critical time as we're evolving every day through our digital transformation efforts," said Edward W. Stack, chairman & CEO. "Paul's experience will make an immediate impact on the company and we're thrilled to welcome him to the Dick's family."