Ross M.

Ross M. has a diverse and extensive work experience in the retail industry. Ross is currently the Chief Commercial Officer at Marc Jacobs since 2022. Prior to that, Ross served as the Head of International, Strategic Partnerships & Wholesale Strategy at vineyard vines from 2019 to 2022, where they achieved significant sales and margin growth through restructuring and talent hiring. Ross was the President - International & Travel Retail at Sugarfina, Inc. from 2017 to 2019. Ross also worked as a Retail Consultant at the Consulting Group from 2016 to 2017. Before that, they were the CEO at Apparel Group International from 2013 to 2016, overseeing the strategic growth of 50+ brands. Ross played a crucial role at Chico's FAS Inc. as the Vice President - Head of International - Strategy & Operations from 2011 to 2013, leading the launch of the company's international business. Ross had similar responsibilities at Gap Inc. as the Senior Director - International Franchise - Europe, Middle East, North Africa from 2009 to 2011. Ross worked at Gap Inc. again as the Regional Director - Stores & Operations from 2005 to 2008, overseeing 82 stores and a team of over 3,200 employees. Ross started their career at Gap Inc. - Old Navy as a Senior Manager - Store Operations from 2000 to 2005, and earlier as a District Manager from 2000 to 2003. Ross began their career in store management at JC Penney from 1989 to 2000. Throughout their career, Ross has demonstrated expertise in international business expansion, strategic planning, P&L management, talent acquisition, and driving sales growth.

Ross M. completed their high school education at Craigmount from 1983 to 1987, earning a High School Diploma with a focus on General Studies. In 2014 and 2015, they attended two executive business courses at prestigious institutions. Ross participated in the Executive Business Course at Harvard Business School, where they studied Retail Strategy under the guidance of Das Narandas, Associate Dean of HBS. Additionally, they enrolled in an Executive Business Course at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management, focusing on Simple Rules with professor Donald Sull. No degrees were specified for these executive courses.