James Wheatley

James Wheatley has extensive work experience in the retail industry, with a focus on sales and management. Their most recent position was as Vice President of Sales at Wacoal America, starting in April 2019. Prior to this, they held the same role at Fruit of the Loom, Inc. from 2014 to 2018, where they oversaw the Intimate Apparel business for department stores, off-price, and e-commerce. James built cross-functional partnerships and established budgets for multiple brands. Before that, they worked at Maidenform from 2008 to 2014 as Vice President of Sales & National Sales Manager, where they managed the Intimate Apparel business for the mid-tier channel and developed partnerships with national, regional, e-commerce, and specialty accounts. From 2000 to 2008, they worked at VF Corporation, where they earned multiple promotions and held roles including Director of Sales and National Sales Manager. James achieved exceptional growth, implemented inventory management strategies, and received recognition for their performance. James began their career at JCPenney as a Retail Store Manager, where they managed a store, achieved sales and profit improvement, and oversaw staff training and coaching.

James Wheatley earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Kentucky. The timeframe of their education is not specified.