Pete Laprairie

Background

About Pete Laprairie

Transformational corporate leader with over thirty-five years of experience leading a regional team of 1,600 employees with an annual budget of $225M in revenue producing double digit sales growth and achieved lowest shrink % of corporation during tenure. Developed a national retail open-door remodel program that maintained sales and service while delivering the Brand. HR leader who created and implemented a national field management-training program that has been implemented for over a decade. Managed four Corporate Facilities with $100M in property lease contracts. A high-energy collaborative leader who motivates teams and drives results through process improvements and developing efficiencies for success. Operational Excellence and Leadership: Comprehensive experience in multiple unit aspects of operations, including procedure development, implementation, and coordination of prioritized multiple tasks, budgeting and personnel development. Multi-site leadership of 1,600 personnel, P&L of annual budget in excess of $225M in revenue,$16M in operating expenses and project management of $100M. Project Management and Development: Extensive track record in the development, planning, and facilitation of 200 plus remodels, relocations, closures and boutique store installation projects annually, on time and on budget. Successfully managed over 1,500 boutique installations in 500 stores nationwide resulting in $15M in sales growth. Creativity and Innovation: Created and implemented Ulta’s first nationwide standard training curriculum for field management throughout each echelon of the field organization, which translated to uniformity and operational efficiency of all national stores.