Drew Smith MBA
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Drew Smith MBA is from Columbus, Ohio, United States. In Drew's previous role as a Chief Data and Analytics Officer at OhioHealth, Drew worked in Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area until Jan 2026. Prior to joining OhioHealth, Drew was a Vice President of Global Data and Analytics - Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. and Ilitch Companies at Little Caesars Pizza and held the position of Vice President of Global Data and Analytics - Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. and Ilitch Companies at Detroit, Michigan, United States. Prior to that, Drew was a Exec. Vice President Analytics Leadership at International Institute for Analytics, based in Portland, Oregon Area from Jun 2019 to Oct 2021. Drew started working as CDAO ― IKEA GLOBAL RETAIL HQ at IKEA Group in Leiden, the Netherlands in Mar 2017. From Aug 2014 to Mar 2017, Drew was Senior VP and P&L Owner― IKEA OF SWEDEN (PRODUCT HQ) at IKEA of Sweden, based in Almhult, Sweden. Prior to that, Drew was a VP of Business Intelligence & Analytics― IKEA OF SWEDEN (PRODUCT HQ) at IKEA of Sweden, based in Almhult, Sweden from May 2012 to Aug 2014. Drew started working as AVP Commercial Strategy, Business Intelligence & Analytics ― IKEA RETAIL US HQ at IKEA North America in Conshohocken PA in Jul 2006.
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Drew Smith MBA's past jobs
Leveraged decades of AI and Analytics experience to drive a relentless focus on the repeatable and scalable delivery of value driving analytics products, whether deployed through owned systems, like Epic or, together with vendors like Hippocratic AI or built in house. Grounded the work in a deep understanding of transformative strategy and universal business operations, while actively, rapidly, and continuously learning, about healthcare delivery in integrated healthcare system with 35,000 employees and $8b in revenue across 55 counties. All in the service of better patient outcomes, better provider engagement, improved community health, increased share of care and financial sustainability.
Led the vision, strategy, and execution for enterprise data to empower Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. and Ilitch Companies to leverage data led decision making. Brought industry best practices, decades of analytics experience and expertise in strategy and change management to deliver enterprise-wide transformation.
Led the delivery and development of the Analytics Leadership Consortium (ALC), a dynamic, rigorous and focused program which enables analytics executives from large enterprises to develop their company’s analytical capabilities by developing strong relationships with peers in a confidential setting.
Led the implementation of holistic data analytics and data governance strategy to enable a more dynamic and scalable use of analytics for competitive advantage for €60B global retailer with presence in 30 markets. Engaged with external strategic partners to scale up data analytics efforts, including evaluating promising equity stakes or joint ventures opportunities. Managed team of 130, as well as accountable for performance of external vendors.
Envisioned and led a data driven strategy to turnaround a $4billion business line (IKEA: Living room Storage) which had declining sales and market share. Presented strategic plans built on data driven insights to CEO and other board members with a multi-media, story telling approach to fully anchor buy in and support. Accelerated strategy implementation by inspiring commitment from co-workers and leaders across functions, levels, and geographies. Led, mentored, and developed a team of 45 direct and indirect reports.
Built and drove implementation of data driven, customer-centric global strategies to accelerate attainment of business goals and KPIs for multi-category business unit (IKEA: Living Room & Workspaces). Directed 2 analysts, 9 project managers, and 6 reports, indirect leadership of over 150
During this time, I leveraged deep capability with analytics, including predictive analytics, A/B testing, visualization, and more, as well as economic and competitive market conditions to ideate and lead execution of short-term and long-term sales, margin, profit, and price promotion initiatives to advance business and financial strategy of IKEA Retail US HQ. Managed 8 direct and 12 indirect reports.