Steve Woodward is an accomplished business executive with diverse experience working for several notable home decor and retail brands. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business from Texas Tech University and further honed his leadership skills through a program at the Center for Creative Leadership.

Woodward's impressive career includes serving as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Kirkland's, a leading home decor and gift retail chain. Prior to that, he was the President and Chief Merchandising Officer at Crate and Barrel, performing as Senior Vice President at Fossil and Executive Vice President at The Bombay Company. Woodward also served as President and Chief Executive Officer at Illuminations and Vice President of Merchandising at Pier 1 Imports.

His extensive experience in retail and merchandising, paired with his leadership and cross-functional expertise, have allowed Woodward to lead various businesses through transformative periods of growth and evolution. His ability to keep up with changing trends in the retail landscape, make informed strategic decisions, and execute effective leadership styles make him a valuable asset to any organization within the retail industry.