Dave Cherry, principal of Cherry Advisory, LLC, is an executive strategist, problem solver, collaborator, and speaker. He helps clients in the customer experience industry (that's everyone with customers) define a customer experience strategy, enabled by innovation and measured/informed by analytics that drives deep relationships and connections with customers. He also advises private equity firms through strategic IT Assessments inclusive of software, hardware architectures and roadmaps. He is a member of the International Institute of Analytics Expert Panel and serves on several Advisory Boards (Women in Analytics, CbusRetail). Dave also advises independent consultants on all aspects of developing and building a consultancy, as well as business development, contracting and project execution. He is also an award-winning franchise owner and offers consulting and guidance to individuals who are both exploring the world of franchising or are currently operating a franchise business. Dave also excels in networking and often speaks and provides advice on building and maintaining a robust professional network and how to leverage those networks into professional and business opportunities. Dave has worked with and for leading organizations such as LBrands, Polo Ralph Lauren, Easton Town Center, Ascena Retail Group, Journeys, DSW, Disney, Alliance Data, Nationwide Insurance, AEP, Huntington Bank, Cardinal Health, OhioHealth, CAS, Deloitte Consulting and Price Waterhouse. He holds a BS in Economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.