Executives: Page 16


  • Person with dark hair pulled up wearing a yellow tank top and blue-green workout pants on an black exercise bike inside her home.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Courtesy of Peloton.

    Image attribution tooltip

    Peloton names chief marketing officer

    Lauren Weinberg joins the fitness company from Intuit following Leslie Berland’s resignation from the role after less than a year.

    By Dec. 15, 2023
  • Employees sit at tables in an outdoor area at Etsy's Hudson office
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Etsy
    Image attribution tooltip

    Etsy to cut 11% of workforce

    The online marketplace said reducing its headcount by 225 people, including its current chief marketing officer, will help maintain a sustainable cost structure. 

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 14, 2023
  • Three children wearing Hanna Andersson clothes.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Hanna Andersson
    Image attribution tooltip

    Hanna Andersson appoints chief customer officer

    Marking a new C-suite position for the children's apparel brand, Lisa Perlmutter joins after working at Brilliant Earth.

    By Dani James • Dec. 14, 2023
  • Revolution Beauty cosmetic products
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Revolution Beauty
    Image attribution tooltip

    Revolution Beauty CFO to exit as company reaches settlement with co-founder

    Elizabeth Lake stepped down from the board immediately and will be replaced as CFO by Neil Catto in January.

    By Dani James • Dec. 13, 2023
  • A Gildan distribution center is pictured.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Gildan
    Image attribution tooltip

    Gildan Activewear names new president and CEO

    Company co-founder Glenn Chamandy, the previous CEO, released a statement saying he was terminated without cause after 40 years with the firm.

    By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 13, 2023
  • Model showing Youthforia lip makeup product and a display of clear and blue foundation bottles
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Youthforia
    Image attribution tooltip

    Youthforia appoints first VP of marketing

    Expanding the makeup brand’s executive team, Tina Shim takes on the role alongside its new vice president of sales, KC Giddings.

    By Dani James • Dec. 12, 2023
  • Plus size apparel offering at a Rue21 store location.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Rue21
    Image attribution tooltip

    Rue21 appoints former GNC exec as new chief people officer

    Additionally, Chief Financial Officer Michele Pascoe’s role will expand to include management of the company’s legal operations.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 12, 2023
  • A portrait photo of Jonathan Johnson, CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Bed Bath & Beyond
    Image attribution tooltip

    As 2023 winds down, Retail Dive has tracked 50 CEO exits

    From Jonathan Johnson’s abrupt departure at the new Bed Bath & Beyond to Dollar General’s about-face on Jeff Owen, it’s been a year of high turnover in retail.

    By Dec. 11, 2023
  • A mall entrance to a clothing store named "Torrid."
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Torrid Q3 net sales drop, swings to net loss

    The apparel and accessories brand updated its full-year guidance again and permanently appointed Paula Dempsey as its new CFO.

    By Dani James • Dec. 8, 2023
  • A store display with a red Levi's sign includes jeans in various shades of blue, folded on shelves and hanging on racks.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Michelle Gass to take over as Levi’s CEO in January

    The former chief executive of Kohl's will step into the role, succeeding Chip Bergh, as the company continues to transition to a DTC-first approach.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 8, 2023
  • Chewy, fulfillment center
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Chewy
    Image attribution tooltip

    Chewy names new CFO

    The DTC pet supplies retailer has been looking for someone to fill the role on a permanent basis after Mario Marte stepped down from the role in July.

    By Dec. 7, 2023
  • Person riding a Peloton bike
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Peloton
    Image attribution tooltip

    Peloton chief marketing officer resigns

    Leslie Berland became the fitness company's marketing chief in January, but is departing at the end of the year to join Verizon's C-suite.

    By Dani James • Dec. 7, 2023
  • Big Lots to remain open on Thanksgiving.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Big Lots
    Image attribution tooltip

    Big Lots creates new executive role to lead closeout sourcing

    In the position, Seth Marks will focus on “procuring outstanding products at exceptional values through unique closeout opportunities,” the retailer said.

    By Dec. 7, 2023
  • Stefon and Trevon Diggs wearing grey and black men's underwear while holding a football
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Saxx
    Image attribution tooltip

    Saxx taps new CEO

    Tom Berry is set to lead the men's underwear brand and brings forward leadership experience from companies such as The North Face.

    By Dani James • Dec. 5, 2023
  • A person with dark hair, wearing black, sits on a grey couch, with hands clasped.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of WHP Global
    Image attribution tooltip

    These 5 people changed retail. Where are they now?

    Some of the biggest names in the industry slowly fade from headlines. While others keep grabbing them for various reasons. 

    By Dec. 4, 2023
  • Big Lots to remain open on Thanksgiving.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Big Lots
    Image attribution tooltip

    Big Lots’ net sales fall nearly 15% in Q3

    The retailer also announced two new executives, including a chief stores officer and a leader of extreme value sourcing.

    By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 1, 2023
  • Exterior of an Ulta store
    Image attribution tooltip
    Kaarin Vembar/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Ulta CFO to retire amid 6.4% sales growth

    Scott Settersten, who has held the role for more than a decade, will leave in April. Senior Vice President of Finance Paula Oyibo will replace him.

    By Dec. 1, 2023
  • A glowing white "claire's" sign in lowercase block letters adorns a mall store trimmed in purple and dark blue. Windows signs advertise hair and jewelry specials and ear pierciing.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Claire's
    Image attribution tooltip

    Claire’s taps Bath & Body Works vet for CFO-COO role

    The appointment comes as the retailer is weighing the best time to go public, after withdrawing an IPO earlier this year.

    By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 1, 2023
  • Three models in light pink and orange floor length dresses holding white flowers
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Birdy Grey
    Image attribution tooltip

    Birdy Grey appoints first chief marketing officer

    The direct-to-consumer bridal company tapped Tanya Hersh, a former executive with The Honest Company, for the role.

    By Dani James • Nov. 29, 2023
  • A Vince storefront in the Melrose area of Los Angeles, California.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Cara Salpini/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Ralph Lauren veteran takes CFO job at Vince

    John Szczepanski takes on a role that has had significant turnover in recent months, as the struggling brand embarks on a turnaround.

    By Nov. 29, 2023
  • Journeys store front
    Image attribution tooltip
    "Journeys" by Bentley Mall is licensed under CC BY 1.0 / Edited by https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:BentleyMall&action=edit&redlink=1/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Foot Locker veteran Andy Gray named president of Journeys Group

    Journeys Group, which is parent company Genesco's largest business, is undergoing efforts to move some stores off-mall.

    By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 28, 2023
  • A big red sign says that Macy's is "the world's largest store."
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Macy’s taps new chief marketing officer

    Incoming CEO Tony Spring, in one of his first executive appointments, has turned to ex-Caesars Entertainment CMO Sharon Otterman.

    By Nov. 28, 2023
  • Rothy's M Street store in Georgetown
    Image attribution tooltip
    Cara Salpini/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Rothy’s appoints VP of sustainability

    The footwear brand has brought on James Rogers to help develop and execute a strategic plan for the company.

    By Dani James • Nov. 28, 2023
  • A leafy green bush sits in front of a reddish brick store against a bright blue sky, with the name Kohl's in white block letters.
    Image attribution tooltip
    "Kohl's" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
    Image attribution tooltip

    Kohl’s president, COO exits after less than a year

    Dave Alves took on the roles this spring.

    By Nov. 20, 2023
  • The Nike "swoosh" on the side of a building, with another building seen behind it.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Amid another leadership shakeup, Nike hires ex-Amazon Fashion chief

    Muge Erdirik Dogan spent 16 years at the e-commerce giant, leading the apparel business for three. Her hire is just one of a slew of changes Nike announced.

    By Nov. 15, 2023