Executives from Walmart, SKIMS, American Eagle Outfitters (AEO Inc.), Ulta Beauty and Vuori were among those named to the fourth annual list of the 25 Most Inspirational Women Leaders. The list honors trailblazing women leaders who are making a significant impact in retail, fashion, technology, beauty and wellness, and social commerce and culture. The honorees were selected by three prominent business networks—the Retail Influencer Network, The DealmakeHers and The Z Suite—in partnership with Women in Retail Leadership Circle.
This year’s honorees all have a shared passion for driving innovation, leading with purpose and supporting other female leaders. Their influence extends beyond their organizations, shaping the broader retail and business landscapes and setting new benchmarks for excellence.
“We are proud to spotlight these visionary women who are pushing boundaries, breaking barriers and reshaping their industries,” said Stacy Berns, President of Berns Communications Group and founder of the Retail Influencer Network, The DealmakeHers, and The Z Suite. “Their leadership, creativity and commitment to lifting up others are not only driving progress within their organizations, but also redefining the future of commerce. This list is more than a celebration of their success—it’s inspiration for the next generation of female leaders to rise and make an impact.”
This year’s Most Inspirational Women Leaders are:
- Alexis Androulakis and Dr. Christina Basias Androulakis, The Lipstick Lesbians
- Amiee Bayer-Thomas, Chief Retail Officer, Ulta Beauty
- Claudia Cividino, President, Jared Jewelers
- Sarah Clarke, Chief Supply Chain and Technology Officer, AEO Inc.
- Louise Clements, CMO, WorkJam
- Kristen D’Arcy, CMO, True Religion
- Mina Fader, Managing Director, Jay H. Baker Retailing Center, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
- NJ Falk, Managing Partner, APL
- Jennifer Fisher, Founder and Creative Director, Jennifer Fisher Jewelry
- Anne Fulenwider and Monica Molenaar, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs, Alloy Women’s Health
- Tanya Golesic, CEO, Mackage/APP Group
- Carol Hamilton, President – Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development & West Coast Headquarters, L’Oréal USA
- Shea Jensen, President of North America, Urban Outfitters
- Marina Larroudé, CCO and Co-Founder, Larroudé
- Stacy London, TV Personality, Designer, Stylist and Midlife Advocate
- Ali Mejia, Co-Founder, Eberjey
- Nicola Mendelsohn, Head of Global Business Group, Meta
- Andy Muir, CFO, SKIMS
- Anu Narayanan, President, Women’s and Home, Anthropologie Group
- Alyse Nelson, President and CEO, Vital Voices Global Partnership
- Nicole Netland, Senior Director of UX Design & Research, Google Shopping
- Karen Riley-Grant, CMO, Vuori
- Hillary Super, CEO, Victoria’s Secret & Co.
- Latriece Watkins, Executive Vice President – Chief Merchandising Officer, Walmart US
- Sarah Wetenhall, Owner and CEO, The Colony Palm Beach
The 2025 honorees will be celebrated throughout Women’s History Month.
Berns Communications Group’s Retail Influencer Network is an exclusive community of senior business leaders and influential investors and analysts whose thought leadership is shaping the global retail industry. The DealmakeHers is an invitation-only group of the most powerful female dealmakers in the retail and consumer space. The Z Suite is an exclusive network of Gen Z students and early career professionals who serve as generational thought leaders in the retail and consumer space and work closely with some of the most respected and influential retail and brand leaders.
About the Retail Influencer Network
The Retail Influencer Network is a carefully selected group of senior business leaders and influential investors and analysts whose thought leadership is shaping the global retail industry. Members of the network regularly share their expertise on consumer behavior and trends, retail technology, and the most effective commerce strategies across broadcast and digital business media outlets and at prestigious industry conferences and events.
About Berns Communications Group
Berns Communications Group (BCG) is a women-led firm breaking the mold in strategic communications by building communities and connecting clients with the most impactful influencers and thought leaders in the retail, fashion, consumer and technology sectors.
About Women in Retail Leadership Circle
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is an exclusive community of women executives at leading retailers and brands. Their mission is to foster leadership development for members by providing an unparalleled mix of events, content and elite connections. The WIRLC community is comprised of successful, motivated and passionate women from the entire retail and brand ecosystem who have a strong belief that investing in themselves and in other women is good business. Learn more at www.womeninretail.com.
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