Sharon Hart
Sharon Hart is the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President for the Acosta Sales & Marketing Company. With more than 20 years of experience and as an established transformational leader in both the CPG and retail industries, Hart is focused on transformational initiatives to deliver omnichannel technology and digital solutions to drive business growth at Acosta. Hart served as the CIO and Senior Vice President of Information Systems for Stein Mart. She optimized the company’s IT operational and strategic investments by focusing on business operations and growth. Her keen focus included leveraging technology to transform digital customer-centric solutions such as endless aisle, mobile point of sale, and smart fulfillment. She also led efforts to implement a hybrid cloud strategy and created a cyber security roadmap. Before Stein Mart, Hart spent 15 years at PetSmart, ultimately serving as interim CIO and Vice President of Information Systems, where she spearheaded the transformation of numerous technology functions. She previously held leadership roles with Accenture and the Department of Transportation. Hart earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics from the University of Texas and completed the Stanford Executive Program through Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business.
