Libby Wadle is Chief Executive Officer of J.Crew Group, where she oversees the J.Crew and Madewell brands and serves on the board of directors. With over 30 years of experience in the retail industry, she has a proven track record of driving transformative growth, with a focus on customer-led retail and building purpose-driven brands with lasting cultural relevance.
 
Ms. Wadle led the resurgence of J.Crew, and under her leadership, the brand has flourished with a commitment to design excellence and uncompromising quality. She was also a founding member of the Madewell team and later served as Chief Executive Officer, playing a key role in growing the brand from a start-up into a leader in denim retail. Her achievements have earned her recognition on Fortune’s 40 Under 40, the Rivet 50 for denim leadership, and Fast Company’s list of the Most Creative People in Business.