J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE:JILL), a premier omnichannel retailer and nationally recognized women’s apparel brand, today 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 more than 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, bringing her expertise to support J.Jill’s growth.
“Courtnee is a great addition to our board of directors, bringing more than two decades of experience across multiple industries, including e-commerce, 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 experience in investor relations and strategic planning, combined with a demonstrated commitment to women’s empowerment, will be invaluable as we continue to position J.Jill for growth.”
Chun is a distinguished executive with more than 20 years of experience across industries including media, sports, entertainment, technology and telecommunications. She spent 16 years at Liberty Media in roles of increasing responsibility, including SVP of Investor Relations, Portfolio Director and Senior Advisor. During her tenure, she led investor relations for five independent corporations across Liberty Media and its family of companies with a combined enterprise value of tens of billions. Her strategic input was crucial in leading major projects including the public stock offerings for Formula 1, Starz and The Atlanta Braves, as well as co-founding the Women’s E-Commerce Network (WeCN), designed to unite female leaders and provide mentorship avenues for future female entrepreneurs.
In addition to her time at Liberty Media, Chun has held key leadership positions in portfolio management, strategic development, investor relations, and mergers and acquisitions. Since 2013, she has served as a board director and currently serves on the board of directors 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 the J.Jill 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 historic brand. Empowering and encouraging women in the industry has always been a passion of mine, so I have a deep admiration for the brand’s vision of celebrating the wholeness of all women,” she said. Chun“I look forward to working closely with the team to drive future strategic initiatives.”
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