Karla Gray

Chief Operating Officer (COO), EVP at Tailored Brands, Inc.

Experience36+ Years

LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Experienced Retail Executive. Skilled in developing and driving modern Omni-channel businesses. Passionate consumer and team advocate.

Professional employment history

Tailored Brands, Inc.Current
May 2021–Present· 5 yrs 4 mos
- Executive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerCurrent
  Nov 2025–Present
- Executive Vice President and Chief Stores Officer
  May 2021–Nov 2025
Portland State University
2021–Jun 2022· 1 yr 5 mos
- Adjunct Professor
  2021–Jun 2022
Nike
Aug 2004–Aug 2020· 16 yrs
- VP/GM North America Factory Stores
  Sep 2019–Aug 2020
- VP/GM Nike Direct Retail- Asia Pacific/Latin America
  Apr 2016–Sep 2019
- Vice President- Global Store Operations
  Feb 2012–Apr 2016
- Senior Director North America Store Operations
  Jun 2009–Feb 2012
- Director of Store Operations- US Retail
  Jun 2008–Jun 2009
- Regional Stores Director- Factory Stores West
  Aug 2006–May 2008
- District Stores Director- Factory Stores
  Aug 2004–Aug 2006
GAP, Inc
Sep 2001–Jul 2004· 2 yrs 10 mos
- District Manager- Outlet Division
  Sep 2001–Jul 2004
Gap Inc.
Aug 1990–Aug 2001· 11 yrs
- Various Store level positions
  Aug 1990–Aug 2001