Adrian Mitchell

Adrian Mitchell is a visionary C-suite executive with 25+ years of experience leading transformations across iconic consumer-facing enterprises. He has served as CEO, COO, CFO, and Board Director at companies including Arhaus, Crate & Barrel Holdings, Macy’s, Inc., REI, and Stanley Black & Decker, with a strategic foundation built at McKinsey & Company and the Boston Consulting Group. As he often notes, the most effective executives lead with both head and heart – balancing strategic clarity, operational excellence, financial fluency, and a deep commitment to culture and people. Grounded by his immigrant upbringing and first-generation college journey, Adrian leads with purpose, curiosity, humility, and the highest standards of excellence. He cares deeply about building enterprises that not only achieve outstanding performance, but also matter to the employees, customers, and communities they serve. Over the past 15 years, in CEO, COO, and CFO roles, Adrian has applied his talents to build healthier, more resilient, and higher-performing organizations.