Partner & Vice Chair
Consello
Mindy Grossman is a Partner and Vice Chair at Consello. She is a high-energy, disruptive leader with extensive experience in building and transforming consumer brands.
Previously, Mindy served as President and CEO of WW, Int’l , where she led the company’s evolution to a holistic wellness brand and spearheaded its digital transformation. Prior to WW, Mindy was the CEO of HSNi, where she led a $4 billion direct-to-consumer retail portfolio, building a reputation for pioneering digital strategies in retail. She previously served as CEO of IAC Retail, successfully taking it public as HSNi in 2008.
Before joining IAC, Mindy served as the Vice-President of Global Apparel for Nike, Inc., President and CEO of Polo Jeans Company, Vice-President of New Business Development at Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, President of Chaps Ralph Lauren, and Senior Vice President of Warnaco Menswear. She also held senior roles at Tommy Hilfiger and Oxford Industries.
Mindy has been recognized among Forbes’ “100 Most Powerful Women.” She was appointed to the Digital Economy Board of Advisors during the Obama administration and served as Chairman of the National Retail Federation and Chairman of the NRF Foundation. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of VF Corporation, Fanatics, Inc., Hungry Root, and the American Heart Association.
Monday Jan 11
9:15am - 9:45am
For more than three decades, Jay Schottenstein has driven the evolution of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) from a single-brand retailer into a multi-brand, global powerhouse. As CEO and NRF’s 2027 Visionary Award recipient, Jay’s legacy is defined by bold brand-building, disciplined execution and a sharp focus on long-term profitable growth. Under his leadership, AEO launched industry-defining brands like Aerie and OFFLINE, and scaled American Eagle’s denim franchise into a multibillion-dollar business while consistently creating authentic connections with each new generation of consumers.
In this Main Stage conversation with Consello Partner & Vice Chair, Mindy Grossman, Jay will reflect on his leadership principles, growth strategies and customer-first mindset that continue to fuel AEO’s success through changing retail cycles. From brand relevance and marketing innovation to operational agility and shareholder value, hear how one of retail’s most influential leaders continues to fast-forward his business—and the timeless lessons every retailer can leverage to build an enduring enterprise.
