CEO
PACSUN
WHY: Longtime retail exec now heads Anaheim-based youth-focused retailer, nearing $1B in annual sales; cited as building forward-looking digital marketing efforts for apparel firm.
IN THE NEWS: Appointed to coCEO position in March, then sole CEO in June, replacing Alfred Chang and Mike Relich; first woman to lead PacSun. Established notable brand collaborations like The Met.
NOTABLE: 2023 Business Journal Women in Business Award winner.
QUOTABLE: “I think we have the strongest brand pipeline in the industry and look forward to continuing to turn out the most impactful and relevant collaborations for our consumer.”