Kristin M. Gwinner

Kristin M. Gwinner is Executive Vice President - Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Gwinner joined the Company in December 2012 and has over 20 years of Human Resources experience within the retail and telecommunications industries.

Ms. Gwinner has held multiple leadership roles within Chico’s FAS leading to her current position as Executive Vice President - Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms. Gwinner initially joined Chico’s FAS as Vice President, Human Resources, followed by the roles of Vice President of Talent, Development, and Diversity and Inclusion and Senior Vice President of Human Resources.

Previously, Ms. Gwinner served as head of human resources in the role of Vice President, Human Resources for PacSun, a specialty retailer that offers a cross-section of emerging brands and trending fashion based in Anaheim, California from 2010 to 2012. Prior to joining PacSun, Ms. Gwinner served as Sr. Director, Human Resources for T-Mobile US, Inc. a national provider of wireless voice, messaging, and data services. During her time with T-Mobile US, she held numerous positions of increasing scope and worked through several mergers and acquisitions in the telecommunications industry.

Ms. Gwinner holds a Masters in Human Resources Management from Troy State University, a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Florida State University, is SPHR certified, and is a certified Executive Coach (Center for Executive Coaching).

Ms. Gwinner currently serves on the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council of RILA, the Retail Industry Leaders Association, and on the Board for the Foundation for Lee County Schools.