Ben Schwartz is the Sr. Manager of Asset Protection Resources, Technology, and Innovation at The Home Depot, where his team prioritizes the development of innovative, technology-driven solutions to mitigate shrink and life safety incidents in retail stores. Ben holds a master’s in criminology from the University of Colorado, and is passionate about leveraging data and industry collaboration to create scalable security strategies that drive profitability for The Home Depot. Outside of his professional career – Ben enjoys spending his time outdoors with friends and family in the North Georgia mountains.