Fahim Siddiqui is a distinguished technology leader with more than 25 years of experience in retail IT transformation and executive management. His career began in engineering and consulting roles at firms like Hewitt Associates and ACS, before advancing to senior positions at global retailers. Notably, he served as Chief Information Officer for Best Buy India, driving digital initiatives in emerging markets. From 2011 to 2015, Siddiqui held key roles at Walmart, including Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Walmart U.S., where he spearheaded cloud migration and e-commerce enhancements, and later as CIO for Walmart International, overseeing IT operations across 27 countries. In February 2015, Siddiqui joined The Home Depot Inc. as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, leading a global team of over 15,000 IT professionals responsible for technology strategy, infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data analytics, and supply chain systems. Under his stewardship, the company underwent a profound digital overhaul, integrating AI-driven personalization, bolstering omnichannel capabilities, and modernizing legacy systems to support explosive growth in online sales—particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, when e-commerce revenue surged by over 80% in a single quarter. Siddiqui's tenure at The Home Depot culminated in 2022, when he transitioned to new opportunities, leaving behind a robust technological foundation that propelled the retailer to industry leadership in innovation and customer-centricity. His achievements earned him recognition as a top CIO, including spots on CIO 100 and Gartner’s rankings, underscoring his impact on retail's digital future.