Sandy Gilsenan

Sandy Gilsenan

Chief Retail & Customer Officer Warby Parker
Sandy Gilsenan
Sandy Gilsenan is Warby Parker’s Chief Retail and Customer Experience Officer, overseeing retail operations, customer service, and eye care and vision services. Prior to joining Warby Parker in 2018, Sandy was the SVP North America for Sweaty Betty USA, where she managed the company’s wholesale program and all U.S. store locations. Before Sweaty Betty, Sandy spent 14 years at J.Crew where her last role was Vice President of Store Operations for J.Crew Retail, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell; before that she was the Regional Vice President for J.Crew Northeast and Canada. Born and raised in San Francisco, she attended San Francisco State University and studied English. During college, Sandy started her retail career at The Gap as a sales associate. Over her five years at Gap Inc., she held multiple store and corporate operations roles for both Banana Republic and Old Navy before moving to Nordstrom and then J.Crew.

Tuesday, August 11

9:00 AM Main Stage: Keynote Fireside Chat: Scaling With Intention: Redefining Retail Expansion with Warby Parker

While many brands today are refocusing attention on in-person retail experiences and expansion, it's clear that scaling with intention leads to long-lasting success. In this session, learn how to evaluate new retail formats, choose the right partners, introduce new products, and scale physical presence in a sustainable way, without losing sight of brand identity and customer relationships.

  • Evaluating new retail formats and locations to support long-term brand and business growth
  • Selecting the right partners and operational strategies to scale physical retail efficiently
  • Balancing product innovation and store expansion while preserving brand identity and customer loyalty

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Sandy.

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