Wayne Bettis

Wayne Bettis is the Director of Real Estate Development at Barnes & Noble, Inc., where they focus on optimizing complex portfolios for major retailers. With extensive industry experience, they have previously held leadership roles at Ross Stores, Inc., Sephora, H&M, Fossil Group, and Oakley, managing real estate and store development processes. Wayne is adept at strategic planning, negotiations, and fostering cross-functional partnerships to drive sustainable growth. They possess a strong analytical mindset and maintain invaluable relationships within the real estate community across the United States and Canada.