Leading Iconic Brands: Carolyn D'Angelo on Brand Relevance, Leadership and Growth

Hi, everyone.

Welcome to Women in Retail Talks, the podcast where C-suite executive women in the retail space share their stories of professional growth, leadership development, personal journeys and more.

I'm Melissa Campanelli, the co-founder of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle.

And for those of you who don't know us, we are a membership based community of senior level women in retail.

I'm thrilled to be here today with Carolyn D'Angelo, who is the senior managing director and head of brand operations at Gordon Brothers.

Caroline is a seasoned retail and brand building executive with more than 30 years of experience transforming iconic brands through strategic marketing, licensing, partnerships, and innovation.

Throughout her career, Caroline has helped grow and revitalize some of the world's most recognizable names, including Laura Ashley, Marcus Stewart, Surla Taub, Ralph Lauren, Home, Waverly, and Disney Home.

At Gordon Brothers, she leads global brand operations and works with a portfolio of consumer brands, including Nicole Miller, Broyhill, Rachel Zoe, and others, helping drive growth and create long-term value.

In addition to her executive leadership roles, Carolyn is a passionate mentor and educator, having taught at the Fashion Institute of Technology for more than 25 years.

She also serves on several consumer brand and industry boards.