John Buccheri

Store Journey Design - Program Manager

2025

Principal

2023 - 2025

XRC Ventures' mission is to accelerate growth for companies at the intersection of retail, consumer, and technology. My key responsibilities include: --> Investments: Lead team responsible for sourcing, due diligence, and deploying capital to Series Seed/A startups --> Operations: Set operating strategy for XRC’s portfolio of startups, operationalize path to profitability, and establish governance re: board-approved budgets, cash management and KPIs --> Partnerships: Lead XRC’s partnerships with M&A leadership of public retail corporates to define and supplement growth strategy with venture --> Research: Publish primary research thought pieces on behalf of XRC

Director

2021 - 2023

Engagement Manager, Retail Growth Strategy

2017 - 2021

1. Designed and actioned growth strategies for Fortune 500 companies, with projects including: --> Led sourcing expansion strategy for US grocer, resulting in fresher produce and coffee via 15% faster supply chains, and ultimately lower prices for retailer and consumer. --> Developed 3-year growth plan for PE-owned grocery chain; led a team of four to identify key gaps and develop profit-accretive solutions; outcome: retailer returned EBITDA profitable in 18 months -->Designed expansion for concession-model for a $3B children’s retailer; now generating $250M/year -->Developed proprietary algorithm for apparel chain to determine its “revenue-optimizing store layout”; piloted in 100 stores, identifying +1% organic improvement in same-store-sales. 2. Led commercial due diligence of 25+ companies, supporting >$3B in invested capital by bulge-bracket private equity: --> Managed due diligence of licensed sports apparel brand; led research to identify brand advocacy among consumer segments, developed independent P&L and revenue forecast models --> Due diligence of consumer-centric kiosk company. Managed retail whitespace team, utilizing geospatial and demographic analytics; Determined impact of each industry driver to SSSG; Evaluated changing industry landscape and implications

Senior Consultant, Private Equity & Strategy

2015 - 2017

Consultant, Private Equity & Strategy

2012 - 2015

MBA Intern - B2B Growth

2018 - 2018

Analyst

2011 - 2012