SCOUT Bags is a fast-growing Washington, DC-based brand known for stylish, functional, affordable bags. Our versatile products are designed to help modern women contain, organize, and carry all the stuff they—and their families—need to navigate and celebrate their busy days and lives.

Co-founded in 2004 by former Vogue editor and celebrity stylist Deb Waterman Johns, and her entrepreneur husband Ben Johns, SCOUT has become a cult-classic, known for its original, limited-edition patterns and versatile designs. With nearly four decades of experience in the fashion industry, Deb’s refined eye and creative vision is the driving force behind the dynamic SCOUT brand. Recently featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, Oprah Magazine, and USA Today (to name a few), SCOUT aspires to be a national lifestyle brand known as the lifelong quintessential bag source for modern women.

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SCOUT Bags

SCOUT Bags' headquarters in Washington, United States

Ben Johns

Denise Brouwer

Debbi Dickinson Kelly

Laura Doherty

Sara Beth Arancio

Angelyn Fernandez

The Sales and Marketing team at SCOUT Bags focuses on driving brand growth and market penetration through strategic sales initiatives and targeted marketing campaigns. They manage relationships with wholesale and specialty retailers, develop corporate and event sales programs, and execute key account strategies to expand SCOUT's presence. The team also creates and promotes engaging marketing content to enhance brand visibility and attract a loyal customer base, positioning SCOUT as a leading lifestyle brand for modern women.

Sales and Marketing

The Finance and Administration team at SCOUT Bags oversees the financial health and administrative functions of the company. This team is responsible for managing financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining the enterprise resource planning system (NetSuite), and supporting the Chief Operating Officer with administrative tasks to enable smooth operational efficiency.

Finance and Administration

The Leadership Team at SCOUT Bags spearheads the company's strategic vision and operational excellence. Comprising the President & Co-founder, Vice President of Product Development, Vice President of Wholesale Sales, and Chief Operating Officer, this team collaborates to drive product innovation, expand market reach, and ensure smooth, efficient operations. Their unified efforts aim to solidify SCOUT Bags as the go-to lifestyle brand for modern women.

SCOUT Bags

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Sales and Marketing

Finance and Administration

Leadership Team

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SCOUT Bags

Org chart

Teams

Sales and Marketing

Finance and Administration

Leadership Team

Offices

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