CEO
J.Crew Group
Libby Wadle is the Chief Executive Officer of J.Crew Group, overseeing J.Crew, J.Crew Factory and Madewell brands and serving on the board of directors. In her over 30 years of experience in the retail industry, she has led the resurgence of the J.Crew brand and was a founding member of the Madewell team, where she helped bring the brand from start-up to leader in denim retail. Wadle has also been named Fortune 40 under 40, Rivet 50 for denim leadership, and one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business.
Tuesday Jan 12
8:45am - 9:15am
Javits North, Level 5
Under Libby Wadle’s leadership, J.Crew Group is building on the heritage of some of American retail’s most recognizable brands while positioning them for their next chapter of growth.The conversation will also explore how heritage can serve as a source of inspiration rather than constraint, how Wadle approaches long-term growth across product, technology and customer experience, and the leadership principles that have shaped her career and the next chapter of J.Crew Group. Recent investments in brand leadership and digital capabilities reflect a broader focus on building a portfolio positioned for long-term growth across J.Crew, Madewell and J.Crew Factory. In this Main Stage conversation, Wadle will share how she balances what makes an iconic brand special with the need to continually evolve its product, talent, technology and customer experience – and how she thinks about building brands that can remain relevant for generations to come.
