Karyn Beisheim McKenna

Karyn Beisheim McKenna is an accomplished leader with a strong commitment to problem-solving and guiding teams in the dynamic retail industry. With a background in Finance and a diverse educational profile that includes studies at prestigious institutions like the McCombs School of Business and the University of Texas at Austin, Karyn has honed her skills in areas such as Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, Product Line Management, Product Design & Development, Operations, and Finance.

Throughout her career, Karyn has held key roles in prominent organizations, such as her tenure as Chief Supply Chain Officer, Chief Product Officer, and Chief Merchandising Officer at Cotopaxi. She also served as Vice President of Planning at Backcountry.com, Director of Inventory Management at Gap, Inc, and had managerial positions at Banana Republic overseeing Inventory Strategy and Merchandise Planning.

Before her leadership roles, Karyn gained valuable experience as an Investment Banking Analyst at Seven Hills Merchant Bank, a Senior Consultant at IBM Business Consulting Services, and a Consultant at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting. In addition, she started her professional journey as a Marketing Analyst Intern at Citysearch.com, showcasing her diversified expertise and adaptability across various sectors.