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Pleased to welcome Karyn Schoenbart to our community of women executives! 🎉 Karyn’s expertise as CEO and her commitment to empowering future leaders stand out as true inspiration for us all. With a remarkable career at the helm of The NPD Group (now Circana) and her authorship of Mom.B.A., she brings valuable insights into leadership, growth, and mentoring. We look forward to learning from her experiences and championing each other’s success! #WomenInLeadership #ExecutiveCommunity #EmpoweringWomen

Thrilled to welcome Elana Drell-Szyfer to our community! 🎉 Elana's leadership and track record of driving innovation across the beauty industry, from Prestige to Indie brands, are inspiring. Her expertise in brand building, strategy, and growth will be invaluable as we work together to elevate our community. Please join us in welcoming Elana and stay tuned for some exciting conversations on shaping the future of beauty and beyond! #Leadership #Networking #BeautyIndustry

Big welcome to Shea Jensen, President of North America for Urban Outfitters, who is joining The DealmakeHers network! 🎉 Shea brings decades of experience leading iconic brands like Nordstrom and GOOD AMERICAN. We're thrilled to have her insights and strategic vision as part of our community. 🙌 #DealmakeHers #WomenInLeadership #Retail #Fashion

🎉 Congratulations to Amy Rosen Wildstein, Lori Wachs, and Deirdre Quinn on being named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 list! 🌟 Your remarkable achievements and contributions to your respective fields are truly inspiring. This recognition is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and impact. Amy, Lori, and Deirdre, you are paving the way for future generations, proving that success and influence only grow with experience. Here's to celebrating your accomplishments and looking forward to the continued impact you'll make. https://lnkd.in/gkEepw8 #Forbes50Over50 #WomenInLeadership #Inspiration #Congratulations

We're disappointed—but not surprised—to see executive trends moving in the wrong direction. The DealmakeHers was founded to amplify the role of women in corporate leadership and has been instrumental in forging successful ventures, partnerships, corporate board positions, and deals. Clearly, there's still plenty of work to be done, according to Bloomberg columnist Beth Kowitt's insightful analysis. "S&P Global Market Intelligence now projects women won’t reach parity with men in the C-suite until 2055 at the earliest, at least five years later than previously estimated. When women do manage to claw their way to the top, they lose their jobs faster than their male counterparts. A new report from executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates found female CEOs are more than twice as likely to leave their roles within two years and four times more likely to last fewer than 12 months. The boardroom is also regressing, with women in the first quarter of 2024 filling the lowest percentage of new director positions since 2017, according to an analysis from the nonprofit 50/50 Women on Boards. The compensation divide is just as alarming. The U.S. Census Bureau of Labor Statistics released data in January that showed the gender pay gap for all working women has barely budged in a decade." Jacqueline Ardrey Kim Vernon Melissa Gonzalez Nancy Berger Kendra Bracken-Ferguson Rachel Malyan Sandra Campos Sarah Miyazawa LaFleur Sharon M. Leite Marigay McKee Phyllis Newhouse Deirdre Quinn Dawn Robertson Sandy Sholl Kecia Steelman Pocket Sun Tracey Travis Lori Wachs Janie Yu Heidi Zak https://lnkd.in/gi8DrnPh

Excited to see Jacqueline Ardrey discussing why Vera Bradley is embracing one of the hottest trends in the accessories market as part of the company's comprehensive brand transformation. Don't miss her full interview with Bloomberg Television anchor Katie Greifeld here--> https://lnkd.in/eaFHQZ5z

Congratulations to Sandra Campos on her new role leading PetMeds® ! We admire how she is merging her passion for animals (dogs and horses!) with her proven talent for leading business transformation. https://lnkd.in/d4vWjVUh

So excited to welcome the amazing Tracy Margolies to our The DealmakeHers community. Saks Fifth Avenue

Tracy Margolies, Chief Merchandising Officer of Saks Fifth Avenue, is the newest face joining the The DealmakeHers community! Tracy is a seasoned veteran in fashion merchandising. Prior to her 16-year tenure with Saks, she held senior leadership roles at Bergdorf Goodman (fun fact: she started her fashion career at BG, too!), after her position as Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager for women’s footwear at Saks Fifth Avenue. Tracy’s known for cultivating emerging designers, building strong relationships with established luxury brands, and mentoring the merchants around her. She’s been honored on WWD’s list of the 50 Most Powerful Women, and she was inducted into the Footwear News Hall of Fame at the Footwear News Achievement Awards in 2023. Tracy’s networking tip for meaningful and lasting success? Invest in long-term relationships: “When you can cultivate a true connection that leaves both parties feeling good, it’s a win-win.”

Shana Randhava knows a thing or two about innovation, investment, and incubation. She'll be putting this know-how to great use as one of six judges selecting the entrepreneurs whose ideas are influencing the future of beauty. https://lnkd.in/eCQA7ca2