Lara (Livingstone) Lee

Lara (Livingstone) Lee has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Lara (Livingstone) is currently an Independent Director on the Compensation Committee at Rather Outdoors and has held the position since February 2023. Prior to that, they served as an Independent Director at Liberty Safe starting in October 2021.

Lara has also held Independent Director roles at companies such as WD-40 Company and The Sill. At WD-40 Company, they served on the Audit and Compensation Committees starting in December 2020. The Sill is a digitally native plant brand where they joined as an Independent Director in November 2018.

In addition to their directorial roles, Lara has leadership experience. Lara (Livingstone) founded and was the CEO of Creative Renewal, focusing on growth strategy and board advisory from December 2018. Lara (Livingstone) was also the President of Orchard Supply Hardware from December 2016 to October 2018 and held the role of SVP, Marketing & Merchandising from March to December 2016.

Lara's career includes positions at Lowe's Companies, Inc. where they served as the Orchard Supply Hardware President/SVP from March 2016 to October 2018. Before that, they were the SVP of Customer Experience Design. Prior to their time at Lowe's, Lara worked as the Chief Innovation and Operating Officer at Continuum, a global innovation and design consultancy.

Furthermore, Lara has served on the boards of Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. as an Independent Director and ESG Lead from November 2020 to July 2022, and Organically Grown Company as an Independent Director and Board/Committee Chair from August 2019 to July 2021.

Overall, Lara (Livingstone) Lee's work experience showcases their expertise in various industries and roles, including independent directorships, leadership positions, and board advisory.

Lara (Livingstone) Lee holds an MBA degree in Multinational Management from The Wharton School. Lara (Livingstone) also has a Master's Degree in International Studies - East Asia from The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to these achievements, Lara earned a BA in Chinese Language from Brown University. In addition to their formal education, Lara has obtained certifications in ESG: Navigating the Board's Role from Berkeley Law Executive Education and NACD Directorship Certification® from the National Association of Corporate Directors, in December 2021 and July 2021, respectively.