Joan Braatz

Joan Braatz is a seasoned retail executive currently serving as the Senior Director and Head of Merchandising at Hair Cuttery Family of Brands since June 2022, with additional roles as a board member for the DFW Retail Executives Association and a council member at GLG. With extensive experience in merchandising, Joan has successfully overseen significant wholesale strategies at CosmoProf Beauty, achieving $1.6 billion in sales across North America, and previously held merchandising leadership positions at LaQuinta Suites, JCPenney, Macy's, and May Department Stores International Inc. Joan's expertise encompasses retail merchandise strategies, assortment planning, inventory optimization, and contract negotiation, supported by a Bachelor of Applied Science in Fashion Merchandising from Ohio University.