Kendra Manning Stokes

Kendra Manning Stokes is an experienced marketing professional currently serving as a member of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle since June 2024. As Vice President of Brand Marketing at EXPRESS since February 2021, Kendra has been instrumental in shaping brand strategies. Previous roles include Vice President of Marketing & Creative Services at Justice, where responsibility involved overseeing marketing strategies and brand growth, and extensive tenure at Victoria's Secret, where Kendra held various leadership positions including Vice President of Marketing and Associate Vice President Marketing, focusing on innovative campaigns and brand strategy for the PINK brand. Kendra's career began at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and included roles at Resource Interactive and Aerotek. Kendra earned a degree in Organizational Communication, Advertising from Ohio University in 2000.