Kendra Scott is stepping down as CEO of her eponymous Kendra Scott fashion accessories brand, and current President Tom Nolan will move into the role. Scott will remain executive chairwoman and majority owner of the business, continuing to lead design, customer experience and philanthropy efforts.
Since founding the company in 2002, Scott has been the sole CEO, overseeing the brand’s transformation into a multi-channel retailer that now boasts more than 110 standalone stores across the U.S., a robust online business and wholesale distribution at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and 600 specialty boutiques worldwide.
“Over the last seven years, Tom has been an incredible thought partner to me and a wonderful steward of the brand,” said Scott in a statement. “During this extraordinary time of retail transformation, there has been no better person to partner with me on building the brand and the business. Tom is an experienced executive with a relentless focus on the customer, operational rigor and strong expertise in digital transformation. With Tom at my side as CEO, I can continue to focus on what I have always seen as the core of the brand — great design, strong philanthropic impact and a continued commitment to our customer.”
Prior to joining Kendra Scott, Nolan held senior roles at Ralph Lauren, Condé Nast and was the founder and CEO of private-equity firm Prospect Brands. He first joined the Kendra Scott board in 2014 and in 2016 joined the company as Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer. In 2019, he was promoted to President and worked on several major initiatives, including accelerating omnichannel, expanding the brand’s retail footprint across the U.S. and increasing the company’s wholesale presence.
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