Josh Jewitt
Operating Partner
NewRoad Capital Partners, LLC
Josh Jewett is an operating partner at NewRoad Capital Partners, an SEC-registered investment firm investing in growth equity and growth buyout opportunities in select U.S. Supply Chain & Logistics and Retail & Consumer Packaged Goods sectors in the lower middle market. As an experienced IT practitioner and corporate executive, he performs pre-investment due diligence, provides high level strategic guidance, and brokers industry contacts for portfolio companies.
Prior to his current role, Josh was Chief Information Officer at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree for eighteen years. He transformed the IT function at the company and repeatedly deployed advanced technical solutions to enable growth and new business models. Josh’s leadership and expertise has been recognized by multiple regional and national industry organizations. Most notably, he was named CIO of the Year, Strategic Impact” by RIS News in 2013. He was also chosen as CIO of the Year later that same year by the
Charlotte Business Journal.
Speaking in:
Monday Jan 12
2:15pm - 2:45pm
Returns/Reverse Logistics innovation and investment trends
In this session, leading venture capitalists and investors share how next-generation innovations will reshape returns and reverse logistics in 2026. The discussion will spotlight how emerging technologies are transforming reverse logistics from a costly necessity into a strategic advantage. From AI and RFID to predictive analytics, automation, and resale, these tools are unlocking new ways to reduce return volume, cut costs, and streamline operations. The panel will also explore where investment dollars are flowing today—and which innovations are positioned to drive tomorrow’s transformation across retail and supply chains. Attendees will gain insight into the trends, technologies, and strategies poised to turn returns into a source of value, efficiency, and customer loyalty in the years ahead.