Darby Pollock

Darby Pollock is a seasoned retail professional with over ten years of experience in merchandising and financial strategies, particularly in omni-channel environments. Currently, he serves as the Head of Global Merchandising at Billabong, a position he has held since June 2021. Prior to this role, Pollock was the Director of Global Omni Merchandising at Gap Inc. from January 2018 to June 2021, where he focused on enhancing customer experience and driving financial performance across various product lines.1

Professional Background

• Current Position: Head of Global Merchandising at Billabong (June 2021 - Present)
• Previous Roles:
  • Director of Global Omni Merchandising at Gap Inc. (January 2018 - June 2021)
  • Senior Buying Manager for Adult Divisions at Gap Inc. (March 2015 - January 2018)
  • Omni Senior Merchant at Trina Turk (March 2014 - December 2014)
  • Global Omni Merchant at Levi Strauss & Co. (August 2011 - March 2014)

Education

Pollock earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Apparel Merchandising from Indiana University Bloomington, where he was recognized on the Dean's List and ranked in the top 10% of his class. He was also part of an accelerated merchandising program during his studies.1

Skills and Competencies

Pollock's expertise includes:

• Growth opportunity assessment and strategy
• Global assortment strategy encompassing product, pricing, and visual merchandising
• Product development and vendor negotiations
• In-season business management and sales forecasting
• Team building and leadership

His career reflects a strong commitment to customer-centric approaches and results-oriented strategies that enhance market share and product delivery.1