Lizabeth Dunn

Lizabeth Dunn, also known as Liz Dunn, is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategic Communications at Caleres, a market-leading portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands.12 She was appointed to this newly created role in March 2024, bringing with her nearly 30 years of experience in various fields.13

Professional Background

Dunn's extensive career spans several areas of expertise:

• Equity Research: She spent over a decade as a sell-side equity research analyst, covering footwear & apparel, luxury, department stores, and specialty retail.1
• Investment Banking: Dunn began her career in the consumer investment banking group at Bear Stearns.1
• Consulting: For the last 10 years, she worked as an independent consultant for retailers, brands, and private equity firms.1
• Corporate Finance: Early in her career, Dunn worked in the finance departments of Liz Claiborne and Gap Inc.1

Role at Caleres

In her position at Caleres, Dunn is responsible for:

• Aligning the company's growth ambitions and strategic communications with delivering shareholder value.1
• Leveraging her experience to support Caleres' efforts to drive value for shareholders.1
• Working closely with the leadership team to achieve the company's growth objectives through disciplined execution and coordinated communication.1

Education and Recognition

• Dunn holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Spelman College.1
• Throughout her career, she has been featured in national print and television media as a subject matter expert on consumer companies and stocks.1
• She has served on both public company and non-profit boards.1

In her own words, Dunn expressed excitement about joining Caleres, stating, "I am pleased to be joining Caleres at this pivotal time. Caleres has transformed its earnings power and recently outlined plans for even greater growth in earnings and shareholder value. I look forward to being part of the team that works to achieve these goals."1