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Today's global consumer goods, fashion and apparel industries face multiple challenges in a hyper-competitive environment that requires proven leadership to build or turnaround a brand. And nowhere is that visionary ability more essential than in the role of CEO or President, determining the strategic path forward in an omni-channel world, while simultaneously transforming an organization's digital, cultural and employee landscape. David Kornberg's 30+-year tenure as Chief Executive Officer, President, GMM and SVP at top global brands including Express (Limited Brands), Disney and Marks & Spencer, has resulted in a deep understanding of the direct-to-consumer multi-channel approach to retail. With a keen focus on data-driven decision-making, he is consistently recognized as a customer-centric, product-centric CEO who can leverage the power of social media, influencer marketing and eCommerce in fresh, innovative ways. In his years as a senior leader at Express, David reshaped the corporate culture so that it celebrated each employee's individual talents and contributions -- inspiring and challenging each participant to collectively drive the company forward fueled by newly shared values of collaboration, authenticity and resilience. But he also emphasized bottom-line results, delivering year-over-year success with a customer-centric combination of revenue growth, product innovation and brand positioning that encompassed Express as a whole, as well as building out its eCommerce and Outlet divisions. Additional global leadership expertise includes:• Strategic and Operational Planning• Apparel and Wearables Merchandising and Design• Social Media Marketing Including Instagram and Facebook• Sourcing, Production and Supply Chain Optimization• Board of Directors Leadership and Governance Best Practices• Collaborative Relationships With Both Wall Street Investment and Analyst Communities • Working knowledge of spoken French and Italian

Listed skills include Merchandising, Retail, Apparel, Visual Merchandising, and 13 others.