At the core of Deborah's approach is her belief that retail planning is both a science and an art. With almost 15 years experience in financial planning, merchandising, and cross-functional strategy across diverse retail environments, she has a forward vision to create tailored, strategic solutions to help growing brands optimize operations and drive success.
Deborah began her retail planning career at Macy's in their home division. She then expanded her expertise from large-scale department stores to the brand side, spanning multiple fashion categories at Kate Spade. After taking on a leadership role in wholesale planning during Kate Spade’s acquisition by Coach, Deborah spearheaded the evolution of the shipping forecast to drive weekly action and provide visibility to the new parent company, Tapestry, on expected performance. Her contributions were recognized when she was honored with the Lew Award, celebrating her as a standout leader within the Tapestry corporate team. During the pandemic-induced supply chain crisis, she led a taskforce for the wholesale division to reprioritize shipping containers and reallocate inventory, aligning channels and maximizing margins through swift, data driven decisions.
Most recently, she transitioned into a mid-size tech startup, further expanding her planning expertise by refining tools and establishing key drivers to align bottom-up demand forecasting with top-down financial planning for both Global B2B and DTC.
Recognized for her creative and collaborative approaches both in times of change and in crisis, Deborah's expertise enables her to support and elevate brands in their own vision forward.More...
Chelsea Michael
Vice President@BioCardia Diagnostics, Inc.
Verified
As an executive director at BioCardia Diagnostics, Inc., I have led in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the company's growth. I play a key role in securing partnerships and collaborations with other organizations, contributing to the company's expansion and success. My leadership has resulted in significant improvements in patient care and in the company's operations and overall performance.
Prior to my multi-year director role in healthcare, I served as a regional director within the luxury lifestyle industry with extensive experience in marketing and the development of numerous successful social media campaigns.More...
Christopher Hopwood
Independent HR Contractor@Brideshead Consulting Group
Verified
Christopher Hopwood, as an HRBP, aligns business objectives with employees and management. His responsibilities include managing employee relations, performance, and workforce planning. He also provides strategic guidance on HR issues and helps the company to attract, retain, and develop talent. His work is instrumental in creating a positive work environment and fostering a strong company culture. Christopher's HR strategy and operations expertise make him a valuable asset to any team.More...