Kara Trent

Kara Trent

Chief Merchandising Officer at Under Armour

Under Armour

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Experience25+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Senior business leader with a diverse retail background across all divisions of apparel, footwear and accessories. Highly motivated, collaborative leader with the ability to create and drive a merchandising strategy both creatively and analytically to exceed financial targets and drive brand image. A team player and a strong communicator, capable of managing a diverse group of key account relationships and developing diverse teams who foster strong collaborative and cross functional partnerships.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • May 2015–Present· 11 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief Merchandising OfficerCurrent
      2026–Present
    • President, Americas
      Feb 2024–2026
    • Managing Director, EMEA
      Oct 2021–2024
    • Head of EMEA Merchandising & Planning
      Jul 2019–Oct 2021
    • Senior Director of Wholsale Merchandising & Visual Merchandising
      May 2015–Jul 2019
  • May 2007–Mar 2015· 7 yrs 10 mos
    • Senior Director of Merchandising, Lifestyle Footwear & Apparel
      2013–Mar 2015
    • Director of Women's Footwear Merchandising
      2012–2013
    • Director of Sport, Footwear Merchandising
      Oct 2010–2012
    • Senior Merchandise Manager
      Apr 2010–2011
    • Merchandise Manager
      Nov 2008–Mar 2010
    • Sales Business Planner: Key Accounts
      May 2007–Nov 2008
  • 2001–2006· 5 yrs
    • Buyer, Procurement
      2001–2006

Education

Sports Management

Springfield College

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Kara Trent
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Visual MerchandisingStore ManagementFootwearSportswearSporting GoodsSalesFashionSportsTrendOuterwearMerchandise PlanningApparelMerchandisingAssortmentProfitRetailInventory ManagementBrand ManagementTrend AnalysisWholesale