About Rich McMahon
Transformative Retail Executive, CEO of cda Ventures, Former CSO of Bed Bath & Beyond, Board Advisor, and Expert in Digital and Operational Strategy.
Rich is a seasoned executive with a proven track record in scaling businesses and guiding companies through growth and transformation. His advisory and leadership impact extends across startups, boards, and Fortune 500 companies globally.
Rich McMahon is a transformative business leader with over 25 years of executive experience driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence across the retail and consumer goods industries. As CEO and founder of cda Ventures LLC, he partners with companies at every stage of growth to deliver strategic advisory services that generate measurable impact.
Rich’s career spans senior leadership roles where he has consistently scaled organizations, navigated complex digital transformations, and led successful M&A initiatives. He played a pivotal role in scaling Bed Bath & Beyond from a single-brand retailer to a $12 billion multi-brand powerhouse, launching its e-commerce division and expanding its footprint into Canada and Mexico. His leadership has driven over $1.5 billion in annual digital revenue and doubled the market valuation of major businesses through strategic acquisitions.
At cda Ventures, Rich advises C-level executives, boards, and investors on growth strategy, operational restructuring, market expansion, and digital enablement. His client portfolio includes innovative startups and high-growth ventures across sectors such as edtech, fintech, AI, and consumer technology, with advisory roles for companies like ChalkUp, Radius8, Gr4vy, Newmine, and THE LNK.
Known for his collaborative approach and focus on results, Rich helps organizations overcome complex challenges and achieve sustainable success. Whether guiding a startup to scale or repositioning an established brand for its next phase of growth, he brings deep industry insight, strategic clarity, and executional rigor.