J. Stewart Gantt is the Executive Vice President of Professional Services at Manhattan Associates Inc., a global leader in supply chain execution and optimization software. With more than 25 years of experience in supply chain management and technology implementation, Gantt has built a distinguished career focused on delivering transformative solutions for complex logistics environments. He joined Manhattan Associates in 1998 as a consultant and rapidly advanced through roles in services delivery, operations, and global leadership, leveraging his expertise in warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management, and omnichannel fulfillment to drive client success. In his current role, Gantt oversees a worldwide team of over 1,500 professionals responsible for implementation, managed services, optimization, and customer success initiatives. Under his stewardship, the Professional Services division has achieved double-digit annual growth, expanded cloud-based deployments, and earned top rankings in customer satisfaction from organizations like Gartner and Forrester. Notable achievements include leading the services transformation for Manhattan's flagship Manhattan Active platform, which has accelerated go-live times by up to 50% for major retailers and 3PL providers, resulting in billions in optimized supply chain value for clients. Gantt's strategic vision emphasizes innovation and agility, positioning Manhattan Associates as a trusted partner in the evolving digital supply chain landscape. A graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in Industrial Engineering, he is a frequent speaker at industry events such as ProMat and CSCMP EDGE, sharing insights on leveraging AI and automation for resilient operations.