Davy Mears

Davy Mears is the CEO of Vantage 9, where they are redefining the intersection of agility and scale in retail operations. A seasoned leader in supply chain transformation, Vantage 9 is best known for scaling the industry’s first composable logistics platform within the ecosystem of the world’s largest retailer—a feat that proved the power of modular architecture in high-stakes environments.

At NRF Rev 2026, Davy addresses one of the industry's most persistent "black boxes": Reverse Logistics. He argues that the traditional binary choice facing retailers—rigid legacy software or slow, expensive custom builds—is a false one. Under his leadership, Vantage 9 has pioneered a composable SaaS approach that integrates advanced AI/ML to optimize operations. This model provides retailers the "best of both worlds": the bespoke flexibility of custom software combined with the deployment speed and reliability of a proven product.

His mission is to move the industry away from multi-year roadmaps, empowering retail teams to implement and evolve their reverse logistics software in weeks, not years. By leveraging AI and the flexibility of their SaaS platform, Vantage 9 helps brands recover value faster while significantly reducing the operational friction that typically defines the post-purchase experience.

Beyond his work at Vantage 9, Davy is a dedicated family man. He spends his time away from the logistics world enjoying life with his wife and their three boys.