OMNI Retail Enterprises Names Industry Leader Sharon M. Leite CEO
26 Junio 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Former Vitamin Shoppe CEO and Pier 1 Imports
exec to lead the revitalization of storied retail, educational and
health & wellness brands.
OMNI Retail Enterprises (OMNI), operator of a portfolio of
lifestyle digital storefronts and communities covering home decor,
apparel, health & wellness products, fitness & educational
and more, named retail industry insider Sharon M. Leite CEO. Leite
is charged with revitalizing OMNI’s iconic brands, which include
Bodybuilding.com, Pier 1 Imports, Dress Barn, Mentorbox.com and
others, into omni-channel powerhouses.
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Sharon M. Leite , CEO of OMNI Retail
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OMNI’s goal is to support consumers through various life stages
by providing unparalleled products and services to millions of
consumers around the globe. Through the process of developing best
in class products, commerce, content and community efforts, OMNI
plans to create solutions for customers while harnessing the power
of connection.
“OMNI’s brands are trusted by millions of consumers and have an
incredible legacy. I am honored to join OMNI at this pivotal time.
We have a remarkable opportunity to accelerate growth by expanding
into new channels and categories to make these iconic brands more
accessible to consumers, while honoring their heritage.,” said
Leite. “I’m excited to lead these brands into a new era. The
leadership team, which we are in the process of building, and
ownership are committed to providing the expertise and resources
needed so each brand can reach its potential.”
“We are thrilled Sharon will bring her tremendous passion for
the consumer, depth of digital and retail experience, commitment to
building a winning team and a proven track record of developing
consumer brands to the newly formed OMNI Retail Enterprises. Her
unique background and experience make her the perfect choice as CEO
for OMNI at this critical time,” said Raj Gupta, Executive Chair of
OMNI Retail Enterprises.
Leite has over 25 years of leading consumer and retail
businesses in a diverse range of industries, from apparel,
consumer-packaged goods, health & wellness and home. She brings
deep consumer marketing and digital transformational expertise,
strong operational experience, a proven track record of shareholder
value creation and a demonstrated commitment to leadership and
organizational development.
Most recently, Leite was the CEO of Ideal Image, where she led a
transformation and brand-growth strategy to the rapidly growing
aesthetics, beauty and wellness categories. Prior to Ideal Image,
she was CEO of The Vitamin Shoppe, where she led a successful
turnaround, delivering the best performance in the company’s
history. Earlier in her career, Leite held executive leader roles
at Godiva Chocolatier, Pier 1 Imports, Bath & Body Works, Gap
Inc., and The Walt Disney Company. She currently serves on the
boards of Lovesac (NASDAQ: LOVE) and The M. J. Neeley School of
Business at Texas Christian University. Leite received her MBA from
The Jack Welch Management Institute.
About OMNI Retail Enterprises
OMNI Retail Enterprises is a global e-commerce company composed
of lifestyle brands focused on elevating the shopping experience.
OMNI is the parent company of Bodybuilding.com, Pier1.com,
DressBarn.com, Mentorbox.com, and owns the intellectual property of
Modell’s Sporting Goods, Franklin Mint, SteinMart, Linens-N-Things,
and Ralph & Russo. More information can be found at
https://omniretailenterprises.com/.
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