Mr. Gillis brings more than 35 years of experience in retail supply chain management, business development and organizational growth. His proven expertise in leading complex mergers, driving operational efficiency and building trusted relationships across the retail, financial and technology sectors will complement the company’s ongoing efforts to scale and innovate across its network of retailers, wholesalers and suppliers.
Prior to Gillis & Associates, an M&A advisory firm, Mr. Gillis served as CEO of Source Interlink Companies, Inc., where he helped grow the business into a $2.5 billion marketing, merchandising and distribution conglomerate servicing more than 1,000 retail chains with 110,000 locations. Earlier in his career, he was President and Owner of Brand Manufacturing Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of retail display systems. He currently serves on the boards of SPAR Group (Chairman), AST/EQ and TPx, and advises Siris Capital Group and Platinum Equity.
