John Douglas

John Douglas

Chief Technology Officer

GymShark


John Douglas is Chief Technology Officer at Gymshark, a leading fitness clothing and accessories brand, retailer and manufacturer. As Chief Technology Officer, John leads efforts to establish the groundwork for Gymshark's enterprise and digital architectures in order to support the company's continued global expansion. He also supervises the corporation's technology team. Prior to joining Gymshark in 2021, John was Chief Technology Officer at fashion brand Tory Burch, where he lead large digital and enterprise transformations; and Chief Information Officer at MCM Worldwide. Previously, he served as Chief Technology Officer at Burberry Group where he was instrumental in driving the brand's digital experiences and channelling numerous transformations. John has extensive knowledge and expertise in information systems. Earlier in his career he held key roles at well-known companies in the alcoholic drinks industry such as Diageo, Guinness and Guinness Malaysia Berhad.

Speaking in:

Sunday Jan 11

9:30am - 10:00am

Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage 2

Gymshark & SAP: Winning in retail with cloud, AI, and resilient strategies

Get inspired by GymShark’s transformation as the brand elevates its retail game with SAP. In a rapidly shifting landscape where agility, trust, and connected experiences define success, Andre Bechtold, President of SAP Industries & Experiences hosts a candid conversation with John Douglas, CTO of GymShark, on navigating today’s demanding retail environment.  Explore how to stay ahead in challenging market conditions - leveraging SAP Cloud ERP, AI, and resilience-focused strategies to stay competitive and deliver the seamless experiences consumers expect.