US’ J.Jill names Courtnee Chun to board of directors

US’ J.Jill names Courtnee Chun to board of directors

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US’ J.Jill names Courtnee Chun to board of directors

J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL), a premier omnichannel retailer and nationally recognized women’s apparel brand, has announced the appointment of Courtnee Chun to its Board of Directors, effective September 3, 2024. Chun will serve on the Compensation and Audit Committees.

J.Jill, Inc has appointed Courtnee Chun to its Board of Directors, effective September 3, 2024.
Chun brings over 20 years of experience in e-commerce, media, and strategic planning, having held key roles at Liberty Media and other major companies.
She will serve on the Compensation and Audit Committees, contributing her expertise to support J.Jill’s growth.

“Courtnee is a tremendous addition to our board, bringing over two decades of experience across various sectors, including eCommerce, media, and direct-to-consumer marketing,” said Claire Spofford, CEO and president of J.Jill. “Courtnee has advised public companies throughout her career. Her extensive expertise in investor relations and strategic planning, combined with a proven commitment to empowering women, will be invaluable as we continue to position J.Jill for growth.”

Chun is a distinguished executive with over 20+ years of experience across industries including media, sports, entertainment, technology, and telecommunications. She spent 16 years at Liberty Media in positions of increasing responsibility including SVP Investor Relations, Chief Portfolio Officer, and Senior Advisor. During her tenure, she directed investor relations for five separate corporations across Liberty Media and its family of companies with a combined enterprise value in the tens of billions. Her strategic inputs were crucial in leading significant projects, including public equity offerings for Formula 1, Starz, and The Atlanta Braves, as well as co-founding the Women’s eCommerce Network (WeCN), designed to unite female leaders and provide mentorship avenues for upcoming female entrepreneurs.

In addition to her time at Liberty Media, Chun has held key leadership roles in portfolio management, strategic development, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions. Since 2013, she has been an engaged board director, currently serving on the board of Central Garden and Pet Inc., as well as several charitable organizations. Chun’s prior board service includes LendingTree, Inc., Expedia Group, Inc., and HSN, Inc.

“Joining J.Jill’s Board of Directors is not only an honor, but an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Board and management team to drive growth and innovation for this heritage brand. Empowering and uplifting women in the industry has always been a passion of mine, so I have a deep admiration for the brand’s vision to celebrate the totality of all women,” said Chun. “I look forward to collaborating closely with the team to drive future strategic initiatives.”

Note: The content of this press release has not been edited by Fibre2Fashion staff.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)



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