Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is proud to partner with Berns Communications Group’s (BCG) the Retail Influencer Network, The DealmakeHers, and The Z Suite to celebrate the fourth annual list of the 25 Most Inspirational Women Leaders. Released in March during Women’s History Month, this prestigious list recognizes visionary female leaders who have made a significant impact in the retail and consumer space while supporting and mentoring the next generation of women.

While we are engaging with past honorees and our broader business and investor networks for nominations, we’re also inviting the WIRLC community to help identify remarkable women for this year’s list.

Honorees will be celebrated across social media and at exclusive in-person events — more details to come!

Previous honorees include:

  • Amanda Baldwin, CEO, Olaplex
  • Mary Dillon, President and CEO, Foot Locker
  • Jennifer Foyle, President, Executive Creative Director of American Eagle and Aerie
  • Adrienne Lazarus, President, Madewell
  • Kory Marchisotto, Chief Marketing Officer, e.l.f. Beauty
  • Tracy Margolies, President, Bergdorf Goodman
  • Jane Nielsen, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Ralph Lauren Corp.
  • Kecia Steelman, CEO, Ulta Beauty
  • Sally Susman, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Pfizer

To nominate a woman whose leadership is transforming the industry, please send your submission to womenslist@bcg-pr.com by Friday, Jan. 31, with the nominee’s name, company and email address, along with a brief explanation of why she should be recognized as one of this year’s most inspiring leaders. BCG will notify the chosen honorees in mid-February, and we will feature them here in the Inner Circle as well.