The core of Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s mission is to build community. As such, we seek to feature content that helps you to get to know our fabulous members by learning about their career paths, ambitions, leadership styles, and more. Through Q&A interviews, videos, podcast episodes, and more, this page is designed to highlight our members.
Stephanie Pugliese, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) advisory board member, was named to to the board of American Eagle Outfitters last week. Pugliese most recently served as president of the Americas at Under Armour from 2019-2023. Prior to that, she led Duluth Holdings through its initial public offering in 2015. She has three...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Elyse Dickerson, CEO and co-founder of Eosera, Inc., a biotechnology company and healthcare innovator creating premium, effective ear care products. We asked Elyse a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get to know her better....
Pattie Pfeiffer is a director and general manager at Qurate Retail Group, whose brands include HSN, QVC, Ballard Designs, and Garnet Hill. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Pfeiffer a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman that...
Yasaman Stewart is the director of marketing for Friendly’s Restaurants, which is part of Brix Holdings. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Stewart a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman that inspires her, her leadership style, her...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Dormica Oppenhuizen, vice president of global logistics and transportation at At Home. We asked Dormica a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get to know her better. If you would like to become a Women...
Sharon Leite, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) board member, has taken the helm of OMNI Retail Enterprises, whose brand portfolio includes Bodybuilding.com, Pier 1, and Dressbarn. OMNI Retail Enterprises announced the appointment of Leite as CEO in a press release last week. Leite most recently served as the CEO of Ideal Image. She...
Megan Murray is the senior director of field operations for Ulta Beauty. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Muray a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman that inspires her, her leadership style, her advice for the next...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Helly Ding, vice president of global travel retail at Victoria’s Secret and Co. We asked Helly a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get to know her better. If you would like to become a...
Bethany Muths, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member since 2022, was named president of Fair Harbor earlier this month. Fair Harbor is a sustainable coastal lifestyle brand launched in 2014 by siblings Jake and Caroline Danehy. The company achieved B-Corp certification in 2022, and its products are sold online, in several department stores,...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Leigha Dunbar, senior director, divisional merchandise manager at Walgreens. Dunbar was also honored as a Woman on the Rise in Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s 2024 Top Women in Retail report. We asked Dunbar a series of questions about herself...
