DBI - Designer Brands Inc.
About Designer Brands Inc. (https://www.designerbrands.com)
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI), through its various subsidiaries, specializes in the creation, production, and sale of footwear and fashion accessories for women, men, and children, primarily serving the North American market. The company structures its operations into three main divisions: U.S. Retail, Canada Retail, and Brand Portfolio. Its extensive product selection includes formal, casual, and athletic footwear, as well as handbags. These items are offered under several proprietary and licensed brands, such as Vince Camuto, Louise et Cie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky, JLO Jenifer Lopez, among others. Beyond its physical retail footprint, which encompasses banners like DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Shoe Warehouse, DBI also manages a suite of e-commerce platforms, including vincecamuto.com, dsw.com, dsw.ca, and theshoecompany.ca. As of January 29, 2022, the company operated a network of 648 stores. Established in 1991, Designer Brands Inc. is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Key Executives
| NAME | TITLE | DOB | SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay L. Schottenstein | Executive Chairman | 1954 | $1,876,902 USD |
| Douglas Howe | Chief Executive Officer & Director | 1961 | $1,803,073 USD |
| Deborah L. Ferrée | Vice Chairman & Chief Product Officer | 1954 | $1,451,240 USD |
| Andrea O'Donnell | COO, Executive VP of Designer Brands & President of Brands | 1969 | $1,120,306 USD |
| Laura T. Davis | EVP of Designer Brands & President of North America Retail of DSW Shoe Warehouse Inc. | 1972 | $690,126 USD |
| Lisa Yerrace | Senior VP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary | – | – |
| Mary J. Turner | Executive Vice President & President of Designer Brands Canada Inc. | 1958 | – |
| Matthew Crummy | Senior Vice President of Strategy and FP&A | – | – |
| Sheamus G. Toal | CFO, Executive VP & Principal Financial Officer | 1969 | – |