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Grant Storry

Chief Executive Officer

Personal Information


  • Name: Grant Storry

  • Location: British Columbia, Canada

  • Contact Information:

  • Email: g@pixelunion.net (specific characters omitted for privacy)

  • Mobile Number: (250) XXX-XXXX (specific digits omitted for privacy)

  • HQ Phone Number: +1 250-555-2552


Professional Overview


Grant Storry is an experienced executive with a focus on human-centred approaches, lifelong learning, and innovating traditional commerce practices. With over 25 years of industry experience, Grant has held substantial leadership roles in various notable companies.

Current Role


  • Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)


  • Tenure: May 2021 – Present

  • Key Responsibilities: As CEO, Grant oversees the strategic direction, operational management, and growth initiatives of Pixel Union. He ensures that the company's premium design services, especially in the e-commerce space, align with industry innovations and market demands.


Company Information: Pixel Union


  • Headquarters: Victoria, British Columbia

  • Industry: Design and E-commerce Services

  • Services: Specializes in creating premium themes for platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, Tumblr, and WordPress.

  • Employee Count: Approximately 20


Previous Roles and Experience


  • General Manager Themes, Pixel Union

  • Duration: March 2020 – April 2021

  • Key Achievements: Managed the theme design and implementation team, significantly contributing to the company's revenue through innovative theme offerings for e-commerce platforms.


  • Chief Operating Officer, WeCommerce

  • Duration: September 2019 – March 2020

  • Responsibilities: Directed operations, aligning multiple teams towards streamlined business processes and strategic growth objectives.


  • Vice President Operations, Tiny

  • Duration: December 2018 – August 2019

  • Focus: Led operational strategies and initiatives, driving efficiency improvements and product innovation.


  • Chief Operating Officer, Go2mobi

  • Duration: September 2017 – November 2018

  • Key Contributions: Guided the company through strategic realignment and operational efficiency enhancements.


  • Vice President Emerging Products, Beanstream

  • Duration: October 2015 – January 2017

  • Achievements: Spearheaded mobile payment innovations and played a pivotal role in the company's divestment from Digital River.


  • Head of Marketing North America, Bambora

  • Duration: August 2015 – January 2017

  • Accomplishments: Built a marketing team from scratch and developed comprehensive go-to-market strategies.


  • Co-Founder, Bet Smart Media Inc.

  • Duration: 2010

  • Venture: An internet technology start-up focused on creating sports gaming applications.


  • Director Mobile Products, Digital River

  • Duration: May 2014 – September 2015

  • Notable Work: Completed Canada's first EMV certification for a mobile payment terminal.


Consulting Experience


  • Grant Storry Consulting

  • Title: Consultant (Product, Operations, Leadership)

  • Duration: May 2000 – Ongoing

  • Scope: Offers advisory services specializing in product development, operational strategies, and leadership coaching across various enterprises.


Education and Certifications


  • Degree: Commerce, University of Victoria

  • Field of Study: Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business

  • Years Attended: 2001 – 2003

  • Story Skills Workshop, Seth Godin's Akimbo Workshops

  • Pragmatic Marketing Certification, completed in April 2014


Professional Interests and Activities


Grant is engaged in continuous personal and professional development, advocating for human-centred design and innovative business solutions. His active presence on platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter highlights his involvement in discussions around #design, #growth, and #shopify.

Recent Activities


  • LinkedIn Posting: Recent announcement about welcoming Uptime to Pixel Union, reflecting his active management and strategic partnerships role.

  • Professional Network: Engages with industry leaders and peers, bolstering his influence within the e-commerce and design sectors.


Key Professional Contacts at Pixel Union


  • Muad Baka

  • Byanca Matias - Tier 1 Theme Support Specialist

  • Steve Dawson - Product Marketer

  • Gabriel McNab - Operations Manager

  • Scott Marshall - Intermediate Developer


Grant Storry's extensive professional background, leadership experience, and strategic vision make him a critical driving force behind Pixel Union's continued growth and success in the competitive e-commerce design industry.