In-Person Mentorship: Innovating Retail with Gary Schoenfeld, former President of PacSun (NASDAQ: PSUN) and SKIMS
About Event
Please join Series Seed & Gary H. Schoenfeld, CEO of PopSockets, former CEO & President of PacSun and Vans, former President of Skims, and board member at Nordstrom. Over three decades, Gary has led category-defining consumer brands through IPOs, global expansion, turnarounds, and the shift to omnichannel and digital-first retail.
Bring your questions for Gary, grow your network, and make new connections with the global retail leader.
Speaker
Gary Schoenfeld
Chief Executive Officer at PopSockets
Gary H. Schoenfeld is a dynamic force in the world of consumer brands and retail innovation, widely recognized for his transformative leadership as CEO of Pacific Sunwear (PacSun) and his pivotal executive roles at emerging digital powerhouses like SKIMS, Fashion Nova, and G.O.A.T. Over the course of his career spanning more than 25 years, Gary has become synonymous with reinvention, guiding established brands through turnaround phases while accelerating growth and market relevance for challenger brands in the evolving digital landscape.
At PacSun, Gary steered the iconic brand through a period of major strategic renewal, overseeing its successful financial restructuring, spearheading cultural revitalization, and reestablishing its status as a leading authority in youth lifestyle and action sports. Beyond PacSun, he served as President and CEO of Vans, Inc., and held key roles at Aritzia, Global Brands Group, and PopSockets, in addition to serving on the boards of several respected companies and educational institutions.
