SAUL HYATT
Retail Operations Executive Experience
Saul Hyatt is a retail operations executive with extensive global experience across travel retail, specialty retail, and multi-site operational leadership. His executive track record spans distribution strategy, operational excellence, technology integration, and large-scale team management.
Global Innovations LLC - PRESIDENT
August 2014 – Present (11+ Years)
Executive and management consultant with extensive international experience across specialty retail, wholesale operations, loss prevention, technology, and business development.
Led front and back office operations including:
- Online platform development and management
- Sales and marketing strategy
- Analytics and performance tracking
- Contract negotiations and renewals
- Brand expansion and distribution channel development
Developed travel retail markets for branded luxury products across specialty retail environments, including full line stores and shop in shop formats.
Evaluated and appointed distribution partners across multiple markets, implementing structured brand by brand expansion strategies.
DFASS - President & Chief Operating Officer - Americas & EMEA
January 2000 – July 2014 (14 years 7 months)
Led a global executive management team overseeing multi site specialty retail operations across five continents.
Responsible for:
- International specialty retail operations
- Sales and marketing leadership
- Technology integration and front and back office systems
- In house software development and online platform management
- Ongoing digital and social media initiatives
Built the organization into the largest global operator within its category while expanding into additional specialty retail sectors.
Developed a performance culture focused on ownership, accountability, and measurable execution at every level of leadership.
Implemented:
- Asset protection and operational control systems
- Chain of custody processes
- Risk mitigation standards
- Performance dashboards and operational metrics
Partnered across business units to create scalable business models tailored to market specific demographics.
Aligned short and long term strategic planning with measurable financial and operational outcomes.