Since assuming the reins as North American chief executive officer of Zadig & Voltaire, Kristen Sosa’s top priorities are to expand the brand’s retail footprint, increase its accessories business, and lift overall awareness of the Paris-based brand.
A 28-year industry veteran, Sosa spent 23 years at Saks Fifth Avenue, rising to executive vice chairman and chief merchant for Gilt Groupe and Saks Off Fifth and was senior vice chairman, merchandising and digital for the full-line side. She later joined Olivela as chief merchant and senior adviser and became president, Americas at Marc Jacobs.
After doing a little consulting, Sosa realized that she enjoyed all points of being at a brand. “I missed running a business and...
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