Libby Wadle

Chief Executive Officer at J.Crew Group

Experience32+ Years

LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Libby Wadle is the Chief Executive Officer of J.Crew Group, overseeing J.Crew, J.Crew Factory and Madewell brands and serving on the board of directors. In her over 30 years of experience in the retail industry, she has led the resurgence of the J.Crew brand and was a founding member of the Madewell team, where she helped bring the brand from start-up to leader in denim retail. Wadle has also been named Fortune 40 under 40, Rivet 50 for denim leadership, and one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history

J.CrewCurrent
Nov 2020–Present· 5 yrs 10 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
  Nov 2020–Present
Madewell
May 2017–Nov 2020· 3 yrs 6 mos
- Chief Executive Officer
  Apr 2019–Nov 2020
- President Madewell Brand at J. Crew Group
  May 2017–Nov 2020
J.Crew
Aug 2004–May 2017· 12 yrs 9 mos
- President J. Crew Brand at J. Crew Group, Inc.
  Aug 2004–May 2017
Coach
Jul 2003–Jun 2004· 11 mos
- Division Vice President of Women's Merchandising at Coach Inc.
  Jul 2003–Jun 2004
Gap Inc.
Sep 1994–Jun 2003· 8 yrs 9 mos
- Various merchandising positions at The Gap Inc.
  Sep 1994–Jun 2003