Demos Parneros is an experienced and innovative retail and e-commerce leader, helping Staples
grow from a startup to a Fortune 100 company, serving as President of North American Retail
and E-commerce businesses. He subsequently took on the role of CEO at Barnes Noble,
leading a focused transformation plan, which eventually led to the sale of the company. In
addition to previously serving on several high-profile company boards, Demos now leads CityPark
LLC, where he has invested in 15 companies, including several leading-edge retail tech.
startups.
