Reporting to the EVP & General Counsel, I lead a global Supply Chain Social, Regulatory, and Product Safety Compliance organization with oversight of 1K+ suppliers/35+ countries serving a $2.5B+ portfolio of licensed, owned, and managed brands. In addition, I drive the company’s Corporate and Supply Chain Sustainability strategy and develop mechanisms to track and report enterprise performance across all material Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) indicators.| Impact |• Led development and execution of enterprise ESG strategy across 10 focus areas• Launched strategic plan for execution of 100+ licensor programs with team of 9• Structured due diligence for UFLPA and raw materials chain of custody mapping• Navigated NGO campaigns recognized as model for effective issue remediation• Overhauled Corporate Product Testing and CPSC/CPSA response protocols| Highlights |• Streamlined oversight of supply chain compliance across 15 internal business units• Avoided $1M+ revenue loss via early intervention in high-risk supplier non-compliance• Commended formally by licensor executive team for exceptional compliance leadership| Presentations |February 2020 - The Future of the Store: Sustainability & Supply Chain, Coresight ResearchOctober 2022 - Leadership Series: Operationalizing Human Rights & ESG Roadmaps, ELEVATE

Global Brands Group North American licensing businesses were acquired by Differential Brands Group to become Centric Brands in October 2018. Following acquisition, this position was retitled Senior Director, Global Compliance and expanded to include regulatory and product safety compliance.

Reporting to the VP of Global Product Services, I launched a global Supply Chain Social Responsibility and Sustainability organization with oversight of 2.5K+ suppliers/30+ countries serving a $12.5B+ portfolio of private label brands.| Impact |• Led alignment of program goals and global sourcing strategy with team of 13 • Directed development and expansion of core policies/SOPs, guidance, and training• Adapted post-Rana Plaza safety best practices for global application in assessments• Implemented enhanced risk model reflecting comprehensive supplier performance• Drove adoption of improved risk model in QA inspection and factory security programs| Highlights |• Revamped global supplier risk framework to prioritize acute hazard remediation• Protected 75+ suppliers as founding member of Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety• Earned #1 company rating for team engagement and approval via third-party evaluation| Presentations |August 2016 - Leadership Series, ELEVATEApril 2016 - The Future of Responsible Sourcing, RILAJuly 2015 - Impact of e-Learning on Assessment, ELEVATEJune 2013, 2014, 2015 - International Supplier Summit, J. C. Penney Purchasing CorporationNovember 2014 - Human Rights: From Farm to Fashion, MonsantoMarch 2014 - Factory Fire & Building Safety, UL/STRAugust 2012 - Social Compliance Enhancement Working Group, FDRA

Reporting to the Director of Social Responsibility, I executed all elements of the Social Responsibility program for the private label division’s largest and highest-risk supplier base.| Impact |• Managed Social Compliance audits and corrective action plans (CAP)• Developed and deployed visual risk mapping tools for global supplier base• Designed and launched 3 showcase worker enrichment initiatives| Factory Worker Initiatives |Factory Worker Professional Development - acknowledging the evolution of the Chinese labor force, Factory Worker Professional Development bridges the gap between factory workers who desire enhanced career skills and factory managers who wish to retain skilled employees.The Canteen Project - observing many worker complaints relate in some way to the factory canteen, The Canteen Project gives workers a voice in the selection and preparation of their food and promotes worker participation in factory administration.The Human Connection - recognizing the many hands that touch a product from concept through sale, The Human Connection links factory workers with the consumers who purchase the clothing they make.

Reporting to the SVP of Global Sourcing, I executed compliance with 25+ owned and licensed brand Social Compliance programs.| Impact |• Managed social compliance audits and corrective action plans (CAP)• Developed and published comprehensive internal compliance manual• Analyzed and presented KPIs for global sourcing operations

At the U.S. Export Assistance Center, I studied proper application of export documentation and synthesized market research data for U.S. companies interested in export operations.