Joel Rampoldt is a business leader with significant expertise in retail transformation. He became the CEO of Lidl US in 2023, following a successful career in management consulting. Lidl is part of the Schwarz Group, the world’s fourth-largest retailer. Lidl US operates 175 stores on the East Coast, from Atlanta to New York. Before joining Lidl, Joel worked as a Partner and Managing Director at AlixPartners, where he specialized in improving sales and profitability for retail clients through strategies focused on pricing, promotions, and operational efficiency. He has also held leadership roles at KPMG and Oliver Wyman. Joel holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Georgia State University and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from Yale University’s School of Management. His background is a blend of retail operations and strategic consulting, making him a key figure in guiding large-scale retail transformations.