I'm a versatile global retail executive known for leading enterprise-wide transformation that drives profitable growth and builds brand affinity and company value. Throughout my career I've developed successful consumer focused growth strategies and have been frequently tapped to architect and lead turnarounds, reinventions, and new business initiatives. Passionate about developing high performing and diverse teams, I inspire leaders to identify business potential and achieve noteworthy results.Most recently, as CEO of Christopher & Banks, a $350M specialty women’s apparel retailer, I initiated a swift and dramatic enterprise turnaround that reversed a five-year trend of negative sales, mounting losses and a declining customer file. Within 18-months the company achieved break-even profit and realized sales growth and an increased customer base. Previously, while at DICK’S Sporting Goods, (NYSE: DKS) a $10B national retailer as Chief Merchant, I developed innovative product, operational and marketing strategies to drive profitable growth. I initiated operational discipline that dramatically improved inventory turns and in stocks.Throughout my 27-year career at Target (NYSE: TGT) I held multiple high impact merchandising and operations roles. I led large- scale P&L’s across multiple business lines. As EVP, Global Supply Chain, I led a global team of 20,000 across 14 countries with responsibilities encompassing product sourcing, merchandise planning, distribution and logistics. A demonstrated industry and enterprise thought leader, I modernized Target’s supply chain, working cross functionally to integrate teams and supply chains, and to better leverage the stores organization. I have exercised leadership in various industry and community organizations and am a steadfast champion for diversity. At Target I led the LGBTA Business Council which was recognized by Out and Equal in 2013 as the top National employee resource group. I was recognized by Minneapolis - St. Paul Business Magazine as a top diverse executive in 2011.An authentic leader and independent thinker, I am skilled at engaging key stakeholders in vibrant discussion around strategic decisions. My direct and approachable style engenders confidence and inspires others to achieve bold goals. EXPERTISE⬩ Public company CEO and independent board director⬩ Corporate governance⬩ Leadership in diversity⬩ Transformation and turn around/growth and scale⬩ Digital and omni channel transformation⬩ Product and marketing innovation ⬩ Supply chain transformation⬩ Crisis management