Anthony ('Tony') Vaden Email Address

Vice President and Chief Information Officer

ABC Supply is America's largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, window and gutter materials, tools and supplies.

Executive Level Experience as CIO, SVP, VP and Director Key Strengths: Extensive background in the Hi-Tech Industry (Cloud, Converged and Virtual Technologies), Consumer Electronics, Wholesale Distribution and Logistics, Retail and Manufacturing in public, private equity and IPO models. Success introducing and leading technology and process changes in large businesses worldwide. Visionary and early adopter of Cloud Computing, Software-Defined Data Centers (Storage Networking and Compute), virtualization and integrated converged solutions. Extensive knowledge of eCommerce for both B2B and B2C with digital and content driven technologies and business models. Leading the technology or digital efforts of a Chief Digital Officer. Driving software deployment strategy between retail POS and internal logistics through SOA and Web services. Digital and eCommerce innovative technologies including Hybris, Java Springs, Confluence and Endeca and SOA services. Driving business alignment with technology capabilities for big data, data analytics and business intelligence. Extensive International and global experience in multiple companies, technologies, talent management and staff creation. Detailed knowledge of information technology infrastructure library (ITIL) in support of availability and reliability of mission-critical infrastructure. Extensive global business acumen, inclusive of outsourcing and off-shoring strategies. Complete lifecycle experience with Sarbanes Oxley utilizing COSO framework and COBIT standards, (DMAIC methodology) and Six Sigma processes. Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Demonstrated leadership to diverse groups resulting in key successes in improved sales/profits, trained & motivated staff, operational readiness and award winning quality. Knowledge and expertise in governmental affairs and processes, including experience as a Board of Director. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.