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WOMEN CEO REPORT
Libby Wadle is Chief Executive Officer of J.Crew Group, overseeing J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell, and serving on the board of directors. She has a proven track record of leading companies through periods of significant growth, with a focus on customer-centric retail and building purpose-driven brands.
With over 25-years of experience in the retail industry, Ms. Wadle has held executive leadership roles across each of the J.Crew Group brands. She has led the resurgence of J.Crew and as a member of the Madewell launch team, played an integral role in bringing it from start-up to a leader in denim retail. Ms. Wadle has dedicated herself to an ambitious sustainability and social impact strategy for the J.Crew Group, leading industry firsts including the premier denim partnership with Fair Trade USA and committing to using Good Cashmere Standard certified cashmere across all brands.
She is often looked to as a thought leader in the industry and was named Fortunes 40 Under 40, Rivet 50 for denim leadership, and Fast Companys Most Creative People in Business.
Ms. Wadle graduated from Boston College with a degree in literature and now lives in Brooklyn with her family and two dogs.
