Karina Bhavnani

Karina Bhavnani has over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, with a focus on product management and merchandising. Karina began their career as a Merchandise Analyst Intern at Armani Exchange before taking on roles such as Product Development Intern at Club Monaco and Product Assistant Intern at Donna Karan. Karina then moved on to Federated Department Stores, where they worked as a Brand Analyst for Women's RTW Charter Club and later as an Associate Product Manager for Women's RTW Charter Club Casual Wovens. Karina then joined Bloomingdale's as a Department Sales Manager for Women's RTW Sportswear & Intimate Apparel, where they successfully led and managed the division. Bhavnani then joined Macy's, first as a Product Assistant for Women's RTW Charter Club Knits, then as a Brand Analyst for Women's RTW Charter Club. Their role at Macy's expanded to include Product Manager for Men's Underwear, Hosiery, Sleepwear, Accessories, Footwear & Neckwear, where they oversaw multiple product categories and achieved significant sales growth. Karina later became a Product Manager for Men's American Rag Knits & Sweaters and finally a Product Director for Men's Private Brands American Rag & Sun + Stone, responsible for product development and merchandising assortment strategies. Bhavnani's most recent role is at Saks Fifth Avenue, where they serve as the Associate Vice President for Luxury Private Brands - Men's & Women's Apparel, Footwear & Accessories. In this role, they have led private brand operations, implemented a speed-to-market process, and achieved $30M in total omnichannel sales. Throughout their career, Bhavnani has demonstrated strong leadership skills, effectively managing teams and fostering their growth and development.

Karina Bhavnani holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Design Marketing and Management from Parsons School of Design - The New School. No additional information regarding their education history is provided.