Gretchen Koback Pursel

Gretchen Koback Pursel is a seasoned human resources executive currently serving as the Chief People Officer at Equinox since December 2024. Prior to this role, Koback Pursel was the Global Chief People Officer at Wella Company from August 2021 to November 2024, where leadership contributed to the growth of an iconic beauty brand with a global workforce exceeding 6,000. Earlier in their career, Koback Pursel held significant positions at Tiffany & Co., including Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President of Global Human Resources, as well as roles at Warner Bros. Television and Messner Vetere Berger McNamee Schmetterer/Euro RSCG. Academically, Koback Pursel earned an MBA from Fordham Gabelli School of Business and a BA in Biology from Lafayette College.