Julie Rosen

Member @ Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB)

About

Julie Rosen is a dynamic business leader with a proven track record in brand development and business growth across multiple retail sectors. She is experienced in crafting innovative, customer-focused strategies for omnichannel platforms and driving consistent, high-quality expansion both domestically and globally at prominent brands, including Bath & Body Works, Ann Taylor, Loft, Banana Republic, and Gap Inc. She is skilled at building and leading performance teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and delivering results in competitive markets. Julie most recently served as the President of Bath & Body Works, where she was responsible for merchandising, merchandising planning and allocation, design, new business opportunities, store design, store expansion, store operations, and international. Previously, she was the President of Loft, Ann Taylor, Lou & Grey, Ann Taylor Factory Stores, and Loft Outlets. In this role, her responsibilities included turnaround management, online presence development, and omnichannel business growth.

Country

United States

City

San Francisco

Industry

Retail

Skill

Experience

Member

Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB)

2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

EWOB is a community of women corporate Board Directors focused board excellence, modern governance, and board diversity.

Board Member

Tailored Brands, Inc.

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Tailored Brands is a leading omnichannel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits, formalwear, and a broad selection of business casual offerings.

President

Bath & Body Works

2020-9 - 2024-9 · 4 yrs 1 mo

P&L ownership for the $7+ billion brand. Managed an organization of 900 people running 1800 stores with 55,000 employees.

President - Loft, Ann Taylor, Lou & Grey

Ann Taylor

2019-6 - 2020-9 · 1 yr 4 mos

Greater New York City Area

P&L ownership for a $2.4 billion multi-branded business. Managed an organization of 643 with 11 direct reports. Led turnaround strategy and achieved four straight quarters of positive comparable sales growth.

President - Ann Taylor and Lou & Grey

Ann Taylor

2018-6 - 2019-6 · 1 yr 1 mo

Developed a strategic road map for complete Ann Taylor turnaround. Resulted in four consecutive quarters of positive comp growth with margins outpacing retail. Significantly grew online penetration for Ann Taylor fueled by a personalization strategy and driven by increased traffic, conversion, and customer retention.

SVP GM

Ann Taylor

2016-2 - 2018-6 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Principal Founder

Julie B Rosen Consulting

2015-3 - 2016-2 · 1 yr

San Francisco Bay Area

Innovative merchant with 25 years experience that has successfully lead high performing teams to develop and grow brands with multi channel platforms. Expertise in all areas of product development. Strategically formulate and implement plans for company growth. An inspiring leader with a proven track record of delivering results, building teams and partnerships, and establishing a compelling brand presence. Excellent at engaging creative teams and building cross functional partnerships.

EVP North America and Global Product Development Banana Republic

Banana Republic

2009-5 - 2015-3 · 5 yrs 11 mos

San Francisco

P&L responsibility for a $2 billion business with 7 Direct Reports, 4 Dotted Line, and an organization of 400. Strategized Merchandising, Inventory, Global Product Development & Assortments, and Online Exclusives.