Ben Wynkoop

Principal & VP, Merchandising and Supply Chain at NexChapter

Speaker

Ben Wynkoop heads NexChapter's Merchandising and Supply Chain practice. With nearly three decades of transformative leadership across grocery and convenience, he helps retailers tackle their most pressing operational challenges spanning merchandising strategy, supply chain optimization, and customer-centric innovation leading to sustainable growth. Previously, Ben held senior leadership positions with major retailers, such as Jackson's Food Stores, Save Mart, 7-Eleven, and Albertsons. Ben developed a track record for consistently delivering results by modernizing operations, optimizing assortments, and integrating advanced technology into retail execution. His executive leadership roles extend to Blue Yonder, the world leader in end-to-end digital supply chain transformation, and board advisory work at Western Michigan University.

Ben lives in Boise, Idaho with his wife and two kids. They enjoy spending time outdoors skiing, hiking, boating in the Idaho mountains, and traveling to new places around the world.