JILL - Leadership updates

Coach Veteran Brings Strategic Brand Building and Marketing Leadership Expertise J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) today announced the appointment of Kimberly Wallengren as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, effective April 27, 2026. In this role, Ms. Wallengren will work to advance the company's next phase of growth through the evolution of brand positioning, expanding customer reach and deepening consumer engagement. With this appointment, J.Jill strengthens its marketing leadership structure, bringing brand, creative and marketing together under an executive leader with deep marketing experience as part of the company's strategy to expand its customer base and drive long-term gro

Highly Experienced Retail Executive to Lead Growth Strategy J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) announced the appointment of Viv Rettke to the newly created role of Chief Growth Officer, effective November 19, 2025. Rettke is a highly experienced consumer industry executive who has led growth strategies across the fashion, footwear, and food and beverage categories for Cole Haan, Reebok and Kraft Heinz. In her new role, Rettke will be responsible for direct channel performance, work closely with the senior leadership team to define and lead a holistic growth strategy aligning brand, marketing, and direct and retail sales channels, and lead the company's AI initiatives, reporting directly to CEO and

Courtney O'Connor, Former Chief Merchandising Officer of Club Monaco, to Join J.Jill, Inc. J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) ("J.Jill" or the "Company") today announced that Courtney O'Connor has been appointed to the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, effective June 30, 2025. Ms. O'Connor will succeed Shelley Liebsch who will be leaving J.Jill to pursue other opportunities. "Courtney is a seasoned merchant who brings extensive experience in elevating product assortments to showcase brands' offerings in a way that best aligns with customer expectations," commented Mary Ellen Coyne, Chief Executive Officer and President of J.Jill, Inc. "Through thoughtful collaboration sh

Experienced Retail Executive to Lead Next Chapter of Growth and Innovation J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) today announced the appointment of Mary Ellen Coyne as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective May 1, 2025. In addition to her role as CEO and President, Coyne will join the Board of Directors. CEO Claire Spofford, who announced her retirement in December, will step down on April 30, 2025. "Mary Ellen's extensive experience in the retail industry, combined with her proven track record of driving growth and strategic transformation, makes her the ideal leader to take J.Jill into its next phase," said Michael Rahamim, Chairman of the Board. "Her recent success as CEO of J.McLaughli

J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL), a premier omnichannel retailer and nationally recognized women's apparel brand, has announced the appointment of Courtnee Chun to its Board of Directors, effective September 3, 2024. Chun will serve on the Compensation and Audit Committees. "Courtnee is a tremendous addition to our board, bringing over two decades of experience across various sectors, including eCommerce, media, and direct-to-consumer marketing," said Claire Spofford, CEO and President of J.Jill. "Courtnee has advised public companies throughout her career. Her extensive expertise in investor relations and strategic planning, combined with a proven commitment to empowering women, will be invaluab

Martinez brings over two decades of transformational HR experience overseeing talent acquisition, culture and engagement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives to J.Jill J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL), a premier omnichannel retailer and national lifestyle brand, has announced the appointment of Maria Martinez as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective immediately. In this role, Martinez will lead J.Jill's human resources function and strategy, including talent acquisition and retention, corporate and retail business partners, culture and engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion, corporate communications, and total rewards. "With over two decades of experience

J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) has announced the appointment of Jyothi Rao to its Board of Directors, effective July 12, 2021. "We are delighted that Jyothi will be joining the J.Jill Board," said Michael Rahamim, J.Jill's Chairman. "Her background as a leader in luxury fashion perfectly complements the expertise of our current directors as we continue to realize the potential of the J.Jill brand and business." Claire Spofford, J.Jill's CEO and President, also welcomed Ms. Rao: "Jyothi brings extensive knowledge of the retail landscape, and I look forward to adding such a talented female leader to our board." "I am thrilled to be joining J. Jill's Board of Directors," said Ms. Rao. "The brand

QUINCY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended October 31, 2020. James S. Scully, Interim Chief Executive Officer of J.Jill, Inc. stated, “Our third quarter results represent sequential topline improvement as the majority of our stores were reopened for the entire period. Direct sales were up 4% for the quarter and penetration remained healthy at over 60% of total sales. We have continued to be disciplined with regards to cost and inventory management, and we took aggressive actions to effectively clear units during the quarter to better align our inventory position with current demand. These actions, along w