Lauren Frank Kessler

Lauren Frank Kessler has a diverse work experience in the retail and fashion industry. Lauren is currently the Vice President - Design & Merchandising / US Representative at Richa Global Exports Pvt. Ltd. Their role involves overseeing design and merchandising operations, as well as representing the company in the US. Prior to this, Lauren founded LFK Consulting in 2020, where they provided executive-level consulting services to retail and fashion brands, helping them maximize marketshare and profitability.

Before their consulting venture, Lauren worked at Old Navy as a Senior Director, Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM). Lauren held this role from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Director, Merchandise Manager (DMM) for various divisions at ANN INC, including Lou & Grey, LOFT Trend & Speed to Market, LOFT Separates/Sportswear, and LOFT Wovens & Dresses. Each role involved overseeing different product categories and implementing strategies to drive growth and efficiency.

Lauren began their career at Gap Inc., where they worked as an Assistant Merchandiser for Gap Kids, Girls Woven Items. Lauren also had a brief role as a Retail Management Trainee.

Throughout their career, Lauren has demonstrated expertise in merchandising, brand development, and creative direction. Lauren has a track record of implementing successful initiatives, such as introducing speed-to-market strategies and achieving cost targets. Their experience spans across multiple product categories and they have managed large teams to drive business growth.

Lauren Frank Kessler earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. The specific start and end years of their education were not provided.