Marla A. Ryan has served as a director and as CEO of Destination Maternity Corporation since May 2018. Marla is also the founder and CEO of Lola Advisors LLC, a business consultancy working in the apparel, beauty and wellness sectors.

Prior to founding Lola Advisors LLC, Marla was employed by Lands’ End from 2009 through 2017, most recently serving as the senior vice president of retail. In this role, Marla managed the retail business unit, including Lands’ End shops at Sears, retail and outlet stores, and served as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

From 2009 to 2012, Marla held various senior positions at Lands’ End, including senior vice president of global omni-merchandising and vice president of retail.

From 2002 to 2009, Marla served in various senior positions at J.Crew, including vice president of Crewcuts, J.Crew’s children’s apparel division.

Prior to that, she served in various merchandising and management roles at Brooks Brothers, American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch and The Gap, Inc. Marla has more than 25 years of comprehensive functional and executive experience across e-commerce and retail, brand launch and strategy, merchandising, digital marketing, inventory management, real estate and store operations.