Jim is a Client Partner at Eunity Partners, where his focus sits at the intersection of client development and project oversight. His remit includes building and deepening relationships with the organisations Eunity serves — while supporting the search team on relevant senior mandates. Geographically, he works across both the US and Europe.

Jim brings exceptional depth in retail and consumer, paired with broad functional expertise spanning merchandising, marketing, commercial strategy, P&L leadership, and M&A. This combination allows him to engage clients as a true operator and peer, with a clear-eyed understanding of what drives enterprise value in consumer-facing businesses.

Jim's operating career spans more than three decades of senior leadership in global retail. He served as EVP Chief Merchandising Officer at DSW, where he scaled a $3B+ P&L to a four-year CAGR of 5% and pioneered a vertically integrated exclusive-brands model. His earlier leadership roles include President and Chief Merchandising Officer at Beyond the Rack, SVP roles at Burlington and Robinsons-May, and Group President at Kellwood, overseeing brands including Calvin Klein and Democracy. Most recently, as SVP Merchandising, Planning and Marketing at KNS, he has driven AI-led marketing efficiency and synergistic M&A integration.

Known for blending traditional retail excellence with modern digital and AI-driven transformation, Jim aligns multi-channel operations with evolving consumer behaviors to drive long-term growth. He also mentors the next generation of leaders through the Boys & Girls Club and advises entrepreneurs on digital-first scaling via SCORE.