Debra Torres

Debra Torres is an accomplished Senior Director at Perry Ellis International since 2018, where leadership is provided for the US Omnichannel DTC business of the Cubavera brand, ensuring alignment with overall executive strategies. As a member of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle since November 2023, Debra previously founded an online retail store specializing in premium guayabera shirts from 2004 to 2017. Debra has held several significant roles in finance and operations at AKH Group, footwear business management at Oscar de la Renta, retail planning at Prada Group, and forecasting at Vivre. Consulting experience includes organizational development for sales and marketing teams at Manolo Blahnik and Nancy Gonzalez. Career began as an Assistant Buyer at Neiman Marcus Group, where recognition was received as Assistant Buyer of the Year in 2001. Academic credentials include an MBA from Columbia Business School, an Associate degree in Fashion Marketing from Parsons School of Design, and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Florida.