As an omnichannel retail CEO, I have created award-winning, customer-centric cultures inspiring organizations to collaborate, ideate, and execute strategic plans achieving precedent-setting growth and Fortune 500 recognition. I am passionate about driving value and results for organizations and shareholders solving the toughest business challenges built upon innovative thinking, pragmatic execution, and aligned organizations. In my role as Chairman and CEO at Michaels, I led 50k+ team members to earn first-time national recognition for customer service and Fortune 500 inclusion. Together, we delivered trend products to existing and newly emerging customer segments, entered the online market, and stood up a vertical organization for product innovation, private brands and global sourcing serving both end consumers and a new B2B revenue channel. Over six years, we achieved 23% sales growth – almost $1b, and grew EPS from $1.12 in 2012 to $2.35.As CEO and President at Ulta Beauty, I led a workforce of 14K to create a sustainable competitive advantage within the cosmetic industry by transforming the customer shopping experience to include new brand portfolio offerings, customer services, integrated online and physical environments, data analytics, and customer marketing capabilities. We grew sales 83% to $2.2B in just three years eclipsing the initial 20-year course to $1.2b. Also, EPS increased by 314% from 66 cents to $2.73. As a Partner at Accenture, I developed innovative strategies and solutions for C Suite executives/Boards of Directors across retail formats in the department, specialty, and e-commerce channels as well as new business startups and wholesalers. My experience spans from private and public ownership to Fortune 500 consulting and includes financial turnarounds, M&A, and IPOs.𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀►Ascena Retail Group, Chairman, Audit Committee, ►National Association of Corporate Directors ►Shelton School