Experience36+ Years
LevelLeadership
Executive Overview
Marc joined JCPenney as chief executive officer in November 2021. Marc is focused on leading transformational growth through the next era of the business and strengthening omnichannel capabilities to deliver a seamless shopping experience for customers however they choose to shop. Marc has over 25 years of retail and e-commerce experience at several of the world’s most recognizable brands. He is passionate about building high-performing teams and creating a corporate culture that values purpose, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Career Timeline
- Catalyst Brands LLCCurrent2025–Present· 1 yr 8 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrent2025–Present
- InspireCurrentMar 2016–Present· 10 yrs 6 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsCurrentMar 2016–Present
- 2025–2025· 0 mos
- Chief Executive Officer2025–2025
- May 2014–Oct 2021· 7 yrs 5 mos
- President Levi Strauss Americas2020–Oct 2021
- EVP/President of Global Direct to ConsumerSep 2018–2021
- EVP/President of Global eCommerceMay 2014–Sep 2018
- 2000–Apr 2014· 14 yrs 3 mos
- Senior Vice President Global eCommerce2011–Apr 2014
- Senior Vice President, Information Systems2006–Dec 2010
- Senior Vice President - International Strategy and Post-Merger IntegrationDec 2003–2006
- Vice President - International Strategic Planning2000–Dec 2003
- 1994–2000· 6 yrs
- Senior Manager, Information Technology1994–2000
- Jul 1990–Aug 1992· 2 yrs 1 mo
- Audit StaffJul 1990–Aug 1992
Education
MBA
Business
University of ChicagoBBA
Business
University of MichiganExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Marc Rosen
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Change ManagementProduct ManagementAnalyticsProduct DevelopmentMarketing StrategyProduct MarketingMarketing ManagementBusiness PlanningSales ManagementMulti-channel RetailNegotiationStrategyStrategic PlanningStrategic PartnershipsCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyMarket ResearchCompetitive AnalysisCustomer InsightSales Operations