Chad Stricklin

Manager of Retail Operations – Commercial Business Transformation, Disney Experiences
Chad Stricklin has 20+ years of experience designing and advancing the end-to-end retail supply chain supporting Disney parks, resorts, and owned retail locations. Skilled in optimizing stockroom layout and capacity, improving inventory accuracy, and implementing time-phased replenishment strategies. Committed to developing supply chain capabilities that enhance the guest experience and drive operational excellence. Chad focuses on positioning retail operations as a catalyst for speed to market, scalable growth, and long-term business sustainability through thoughtful planning, streamlined processes, and purposeful technology integration. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he is grounded in his faith, participates in mission work in Baja, and embraces the meaningful role of adoptive fatherhood, an experience that shapes his values and leadership approach. He is also an avid college football and baseball enthusiast.