Michael Darer

Michael Darer's work experience includes serving as the Vice President and Head of Global Strategy at Claire's since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as an Advisor at Bain & Company starting in 2021. From 2020 to 2022, they held multiple roles at The Kraft Heinz Company, including Vice President and Head of Global Strategy, Vice President of Investor Relations, and Vice President and Head of Global Insights. From 2016 to 2019, they served as the Vice President of U.S. Customer and Commercial Insights at Walgreens Boots Alliance. Before that, they were the Head of Pricing and Promotions at Walgreens from 2013 to 2016. Michael began their career as an Associate Partner at Bain & Company in 2003 and worked there until 2013. Michael started their professional journey as a Consultant at Accenture from 1997 to 2001.

Michael Darer completed their Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Commerce at the University of Virginia from 1993 to 1997. Michael then pursued an MBA with Honors in Finance and Operations at The Wharton School from 2001 to 2003.