Ed Jankowski

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Former CEO XpresSpa @ Self Employed
About Ed Jankowski

DRIVING PROFITABLE GROWTH FOR OMNI-CHANNEL LUXURY RETAIL BRANDSEd Jankowski is a senior business executive skilled in omni-channel management in the retail luxury brand category. His high energy, entrepreneurial leadership inspires a collaborative team effort leading to product and service innovations; and profitable growth. For Godiva Chocolatier, Ed grew net sales to over $400M by increasing sales across retail, wholesale, direct and interactive channels, including e-commerce and social media. Ed brings best practices in consumer brand marketing to drive change management in luxury brand retailing to increase product sell through on reduced inventories.MANAGING THE COMPLEXITIES OF LARGE MULTI-CHANNEL RETAIL OPERATIONSEd’s has grown some of the world's most recognized luxury brands (Godiva, Safilo, Liz Claiborne). He is skilled at managing large multi-store retail operations from implementing financial plans with full P&L responsibility; to overseeing brand strategy, merchandising and results-focused team development. Ed is also adept at expanding retail locations given his expertise in executing real estate partnering plans with major retail operators.READY TO GROW HIS NEXT COMPANY IN THE LUXURY CONSUMER BRAND CATEGORYEd is ready to apply his senior leadership skills as a CEO or president of a small to mid-size company; or division president or COO of a global multi-channel organization in the luxury consumer brand category. Ed also seeks a board seat as director of a small public company in a related industry that could benefit from his large organization experience.SPECIALTIESIncreasing Revenue, Margin, EBITDA | P&L | Board Relations | Omni-channel Retail | Luxury | High Performing Teams | Entrepreneurial | Managing Change | Multi-Store Retail Operations | Channel Expansion | Retail Branding | Middle Market | Visual Merchandising | Strategic Planning | Product Development | Packaging | Pricing | Social Media | E-Commerce | Integrated Marketing

Ed Jankowski's Current Company Details
Self Employed

Self Employed

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Former CEO XpresSpa
Ed Jankowski Work Experience Details
  • Self Employed
    Business Consultant
    Self Employed Mar 2019 - Present
    Satellite Beach, Florida, Us
  • Board Appointments
    Executive Advisor
    Board Appointments 2009 - Present
    Board of Directors | Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (11/2015-Present)Past Advisory Board Member | Fashion Institute of Technology – Accessories (5/2012 – 4/2014)Past Board Director | 210 Riverside Drive Co-op (03/2012 – 06/2014)Board Member and Treasurer | Elizabeth Carter Beach Association (05/2011 – Present)Advisory Board Member | Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (9/2009 – 02/2012)
  • Xpresspa
    Chief Executive Officer
    Xpresspa Jun 2016 - Mar 2019
    New York, Ny, Us
    CEO of XpresSpa with Spa locations in major airports throughout the US and Europe Chief Executive Officer with a focus on improving EBITDA through strategy, revenue growth, operations improvement, financial discipline, and collaborative team development for corporate, middle market and small businesses in retail.
  • Xpresspa
    Board Member
    Xpresspa May 2015 - Mar 2019
    New York, Ny, Us
  • Luxottica
    Vice President, General Manager
    Luxottica Aug 2013 - Jan 2016
    Milan, Italy, It
    Responsible for the repositioning and expansion of Luxury Retail including the Ilori Optical, Optical Shops of Aspen and Persol retail stores
  • Godiva Chocolatier
    Svp, General Manager, N.A.| P&L | Omni-Channel Retail | Merchandising | Brand Management | Strategy
    Godiva Chocolatier 2007 - 2012
    New York, Us
    Reported to the Global CEO; Member of the Godiva Global Executive Leadership Team. Responsible for the $400 million North America multi-channel business consisting of 240 retail stores, 2,000 plus wholesale doors, and a growing direct and interactive business. Oversaw North America division consisting of over 2,500 employees.• Led Godiva North America through the sale from Campbell Soup Company to Yildiz Holdings, including the sale presentations, the due diligence process and stand-alone transition.• Drove change management within the North America Team by successfully integrating a classic consumer packaged goods approach with retail, merchandising, visual and planning best practices.• Provided vision and direction for new product development, utilizing merchandising and analytical skills to help drive the long lead time process.• Expanded to new channels and product categories with a new brand and creative strategy focusing on Food, Drug and Mass and launching the brand at Target.• Developed and launched a customer loyalty program which resulted in enrolling 5 million members accounting for 68% of tracked sales..
  • Safilo, North America
    Coo, Solstice | Startup | Strategy | Retail Launch | P&L
    Safilo, North America 2001 - 2007
    Padova, It
    Appointed to position of Chief Operating Officer reporting directly to the CEO. Oversaw merchandising, marketing, finance, store operations, planning/allocation, real estate and visual/store design. Directly responsible for the division’s full P&L.• Spearheaded acquisition of the original 6 Solstice stores owned by Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy and opened 120 stores over a 5 year period. • Developed the strategic and financial plan for the retail concept.• Established partnerships with all of the key luxury brands to present a best of class fashion and sport sunglass assortment.• Worked closely with the Safilo designers in Italy to bring in private label house brands that helped enhance gross margin targets.• Recruited, hired and trained a motivated sales-oriented corporate and field staff.• Executed a strategic real estate plan partnering with key landlords and mall operators to roll out the new Solstice prototype.• Achieved 3 straight years of positive comparable stores sales growth.
  • British Airport Authority (Div. World Duty Free Group)
    President, Airport Shops Division | P&L | Turnaround | Brand Restage
    British Airport Authority (Div. World Duty Free Group) 1999 - 2001
    Feltham, England, Gb
    Member of the Senior Executive Committee with responsibility for the $120 million Airport Division. Managed 85 retail stores throughout the U.S., Bermuda and Puerto Rico in Duty Free, Fragrance, Cosmetics, Luxury Specialty, and News and Gift retail business. Managed a staff of 500, with 10 direct reports. Responsible for an operating budget of $47 million. Managed merchandising, operations, stores, human resources, real estate, finance, loss prevention and visual.• Increased comparative store sales through aggressive marketing and merchandising initiatives.• Reduced overhead through reorganization and expense reductions.• Developed World of Fragrance specialty store from concept to launch achieving positive revenue per square foot productivity.
  • Liz Claiborne
    Vp, Director Of Sales | High Performing Team | Change Management | Retail Specialty
    Liz Claiborne 1993 - 1999
    Member of Retail Executive Committee. Led execution of business strategies driving sales results and net store profit. Increased comparative store sales by 9%. Managed 1,500 employees with 10 direct reports. Directly responsible for stores' organization, corporate communications, marketing, visual merchandising, real estate and construction for the Liz Claiborne, Elizabeth, and Claiborne for Men retail stores.• Increased sales over 200% by expanding from 22 to 110 stores in 32 states.• Improved store contribution from single to double digits by growing top line sales and reducing overhead.• Developed aggressive marketing and event campaign, realizing 9% response rate. • Introduced “clientele” system that resulted in appointment sales accounting for 20% of total volume.• Developed store prototype, resulting in 20% increase in test store sales while keeping product expenses on budget.• Researched, designed and opened first airport store, creating an additional distribution channel while producing $1,000 per square foot..
  • Ganto'S
    Regional Vice President | P&L | Growing Topline Sales | Motivational Leadership
    Ganto'S 1990 - 1993
    Supervised 14 district managers covering the entire East and West Coasts of the U.S.• Increased sales by 12%, accounting for 65% of the company’s annual revenue.• Reduced operating cost by 18% through improved selling and operations expense control.• Improved 4 wall contribution by 15% through improved service and better accountability by the store and district managers.
  • Woman'S World
    Vp, Director Of Stores | High Performing Teams | Real Estate | Organizational Development
    Woman'S World 1985 - 1990
    Orchestrated roll-out of Modern Woman stores by designing, building and opening a chain of 80 stores in 20 states.• Developed strategic plan for start-up division and managed growth from conception to $50 million chain.• Recruited, hired, trained and developed all management employees of a 600-employee chain.• Promoted 25 employees to senior level management positions.

Ed Jankowski Skills

Retail Strategy Merchandising P&l Management Leadership Brand Management Sales Strategic Planning Marketing Luxury Goods Multi Channel Retail Fashion Visual Merchandising Executive Management Inventory Management Forecasting Brand Development Team Leadership Change Management Retail Marketing Business Planning Store Management Apparel Trend Analysis Retail Sales Strategic Leadership Strategic Negotiations Delivering Results Consumer Goods Creative Direction Business Transformation Customer Insight Executive Positions Licensing Negotiations Board Of Directors Online Retail Multi Channel Commerce Board Relations Omni Channel Retail Branding Consumer Branding Collaborative Leadership Driving Profitability Multi Store Operations Creative Entrepreneurship Creative Visualization Retail Category Management Coo Ceo Middle Market

Ed Jankowski Education Details

  • Rider University, B.S. Commerce Marketing, Management
    Rider University, B.S. Commerce Marketing, Management
    Marketing/Management

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Ed Jankowski attended Rider University, B.s. Commerce Marketing, Management.

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Ed Jankowski has skills like Retail, Strategy, Merchandising, P&l Management, Leadership, Brand Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Luxury Goods, Multi Channel Retail, Fashion.

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