Arnie Leap

CIO

1-800-Flowers.com

Arnie Leap is a visionary technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. As the Chief Information Officer at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., he has driven digital transformation and innovation, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency. Arnie is known for his strategic thinking, leadership, and passion for leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges. He holds a degree in Computer Science and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences.

Speaking in:

Monday

January 13

12:30 pm–1:15 pm

Expo, Level 1, Expo Stage 2

Selling roses: Avanade presents – the 1-800-Flowers story

The tale of 1-800-Flowers’ success is a story of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and commercial smarts. Join Avanade and Microsoft at NRF 2025 for a unique conversation with 1-800-Flowers Founder James F. "Jim" McCann – alongside CIO Arnold “Arnie” Leap. You’ll hear the fascinating story of how the business began in the 1970s, as retold by Jim – then a social worker and part-time bartender in… Read more