Stefan Kaluzny
Chairman at TORRID HOLDINGS INC.
Profile
Stefan L.
Kaluzny is the founder.
He founded Sycamore Partners LLC in 1996 and held the title of Managing Director.
Mr. Kaluzny is also the founder of Delray Farms LLC.
Mr. Kaluzny's current job(s) include being the Chairman of Torrid Holdings, Inc. since 2021, a Director at Chico's FAS, Inc. since 2023, a Director at Staples, Inc. since 2017, a Director at Essendant, Inc. since 2019, a Director at The Talbots, Inc., a Director at Hot Topic, Inc., a Director at Orchard Brands Corp., a Director at Stuart Weitzman LLC, a Director at Friends of the High Line, a Managing Director at Sycamore Partners Management LP since 2011, a Director at USR Parent, Inc., and a Trustee at Trustees of Phillips Academy.
Mr. Kaluzny's former job(s) include being the Chairman of Express, Inc. from 2010 to 2011, a Director at Herbalife International, Inc., a Director at Zale Corp.
from 2010 to 2011, a Director at The Jones Group, Inc. in 2014, a Director at The J.
Jill Group, Inc., a Director at ARO Liquidation, Inc. from 2014 to 2015, a Director at Express Parent LLC from 2007 to 2010, a Director at Teridian Semiconductor Corp., a Managing Director at Golden Gate Private Equity, Inc. from 2000 to 2011, a Director at Lexicon Marketing LLC, a Director at Amargosa, Inc., a Director at Kurt Geiger Ltd., a Director at Mac Acquisition of Kansas LLC, a Director at APOGEE Retail LLC, a Director at OTB Acquisition LLC, a Director at Pathlight Capital LLC, a member of the Investment Committee at Yale University Endowment, a Consultant at Bain & Co., Inc., and a Manager at Coldwater Direct LLC.
Mr. Kaluzny's education history includes an undergraduate degree from Yale University in 1988 and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Stefan Kaluzny active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| THE TALBOTS, INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
| STAPLES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2017-09-11 |
| ESSENDANT INC | Director/Board Member | 2019-01-30 |
| TORRID HOLDINGS INC. | Chairman | 2021-06-30 |
| CHICO'S FAS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-01-04 |
Hot Topic, Inc.
 Hot Topic, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Hot Topic, Inc. provides retail stores that specialize in apparel, accessories, gifts and music. Its products include woven and knit tops, skirts, pants, shorts, jackets, shoes, costume jewelry, body jewelry, intimate apparel, sunglasses, cosmetics, leather accessories and gift items. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Stuart Weitzman LLC
 Stuart Weitzman LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Stuart Weitzman LLC manufactures and markets shoes and handbags. It offers sandals, wedges, flats, espadrilles, sneakers, pumps, boots and boties, evening and bridal, and baby shoes. The company also offers different accessories. The company was founded by Stuart A. Weitzman in 1986 and is located in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Friends of the High Line
 Friends of the High Line Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Friends of the High Line is a non-profit organization that manages a public park in New York City. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and was founded by Robert R. Hammond. The park is built on a historic, elevated rail line and offers visitors the opportunity to walk through gardens, view art, experience performances, and connect with friends and neighbors. The organization is dedicated to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities. Nearly 100% of their annual budget comes from donations. | Director/Board Member | - |
USR Parent, Inc.
 USR Parent, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services USR Parent, Inc. distributes stationery and office supplies. The private company is based in Framingham, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Stefan Kaluzny
| Yale University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Executives
Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
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| CHICO'S FAS, INC. | Retail Trade |
| EXPRESS, INC. | Retail Trade |
| TORRID HOLDINGS INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 30 |
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Herbalife International, Inc.
 Herbalife International, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Herbalife International, Inc. manufactures and distributes personal health care products. The firm provides weight management products to support weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. The company was founded by Mark Reynolds Hughes in February 1980 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Health Technology |
Staples, Inc.
 Staples, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Staples, Inc. engages in provision of workspace supplies. Its products include document printing, business cards, marketing materials, and envelopes and stationery. It also offers print and marketing services, online notary services, and technology services. The company was founded by Thomas G. Stemberg in 1985 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA. | Retail Trade |
Essendant, Inc.
 Essendant, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Essendant, Inc. operates as a holding company. The firm engages in the distribution of workplace items. It offers the following product categories: janitorial, foodservice and breakroom supplies, technology products, traditional office products, industrial supplies, cut sheet paper products, automotive products and office furniture. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Deerfield, IL. | Distribution Services |
Zale Corp.
 Zale Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Zale Corp. operates as a specialty retailer of fine jewelry. The company was founded by Morris B. Zale and William Zale on March 29, 1924 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Retail Trade |
The Jones Group, Inc.
 The Jones Group, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables The Jones Group, Inc. designs, markets and wholesales brands with product expertise in apparel, footwear, jeanswear, jewelry and handbags. The company markets directly to consumers through its branded specialty retail and outlet stores and through its ecommerce sites. It operates through six segments: Domestic Wholesale Sportswear, Domestic Wholesale Jeanswear, Domestic Wholesale Footwear & Accessories, Domestic Retail, International Wholesale and International Retail. The Domestic Wholesale Sportswear segment's brands cover a broad array of categories for the women's markets which includes career and casual sportswear, jeanswear, dresses, suits, and a combination of all components termed lifestyle collection. The Domestic Wholesale Jeanswear segment's brands cover a broad array of categories for the women's, juniors and girls markets which includes jeanswear, casual sportswear and dresses, with a focus on fit, fabric and finish. The Domestic Wholesale Footwear & Accessories segment operations include the sale of both branded and private label footwear, handbags, small leather goods and costume, semi-precious, sterling silver, and marcasite jewelry. The Domestic Retail segment markets apparel, footwear and accessories directly to consumers through its specialty retail stores operating in malls and urban retail centers, its various value-based stores located in major retail locations, and on several e-commerce web sites that it operates. The International Wholesale segment's operations include the sale of brand-name footwear, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry and apparel to distributors and retailers outside the United States. The International Retail segment markets apparel, footwear and accessories directly to consumers through its specialty retail stores operating in malls and urban retail centers, through its various value-based stores located in major retail locations, through concessions located in department stores and a number of airports and through e-commerce websites accessible to international consumers. The company was founded by Sidney Kimmel in 1970 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Talbots, Inc.
 The Talbots, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade The Talbots, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer that offers women's clothing, shoes and accessories. It operates under an integrated omni-channel platform selling its merchandise through its Talbots stores in the United States and Canada, its circulation of catalogs. The company was founded by Rudolf Lorbacher Talbot and Nancy Talbots in 1947 and is headquartered in Hingham, MA. | Retail Trade |
Hot Topic, Inc.
Hot Topic, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Hot Topic, Inc. provides retail stores that specialize in apparel, accessories, gifts and music. Its products include woven and knit tops, skirts, pants, shorts, jackets, shoes, costume jewelry, body jewelry, intimate apparel, sunglasses, cosmetics, leather accessories and gift items. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA. | Retail Trade |
Yale University Endowment
 Yale University Endowment Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Since 1975, the Yale Corporation Investment Committee has been responsible for oversight of the Yale University Endowment. They are located in New Haven, Connecticut | Miscellaneous |
The J. Jill Group, Inc.
 The J. Jill Group, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade The J. Jill Group, Inc. operates as a retailer of women's apparel, accessories and footwear. It offers clothing products for misses, petite, tall and women. The firm operates under the brands J. Jill and Talbots. The company was founded by Karl Lipsky and Marianne Lipsky in 1959 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. | Retail Trade |
ARO Liquidation, Inc.
 ARO Liquidation, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade ARO Liquidation, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel and accessories. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Lyndhurst, NJ. | Retail Trade |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | Miscellaneous |
Orchard Brands Corp.
 Orchard Brands Corp. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Orchard Brands Corp. operates as a multichannel retailer of apparel and home products. Its brands includes Blair, Haband, Norm Thompson, Solutions, Sahalie, Gold Violin, Appleseed’s, Tog Shop, LinenSource, Draper’s & Damon’s, Old Pueblo Traders, Bedford Fair and WinterSilks. The company is headquartered in Beverly, MA. | Retail Trade |
Express Parent LLC
 Express Parent LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Express is the must-have sexy, sophisticated fashion brand for work, the weekend, or going out. It's what's new and what's now for young fashion-forward women and men. It started nearly thirty years ago as an experiment - an offshoot of another successful retail concept. There was nothing but opportunity in front of them and they took it | Retail Trade |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Teridian Semiconductor Corp.
 Teridian Semiconductor Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Teridian Semiconductor Corp. designs and develops analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Golden Gate Private Equity, Inc.
 Golden Gate Private Equity, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Golden Gate Private Equity, Inc. (Golden Gate Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by David C. Dominik and Jesse T. Rogers. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Lexicon Marketing LLC
 Lexicon Marketing LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Lexicon Marketing LLC provides direct marketing services. It specializes in marketing, Hispanic market, language, life-enhancement. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Commercial Services |
Amargosa, Inc.
 Amargosa, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Amargosa, Inc. specialized in sportswear and outdoor equipment. It sold sportswear, outerwear, footwear, and other apparel for men, women, and children at retail and outlet stores throughout the U.S., Canada, Germany and Japan. The company was founded in 1920 and was located in Redmond, WA. | Distribution Services |
Kurt Geiger Ltd.
 Kurt Geiger Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Kurt Geiger Ltd. engages in the operation of multi-channel footwear stores. It is a retailer that operates a combination of its own websites, stores, and concessions. Its products include men and women's footwear, accessories, and bags. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Distribution Services |
Stuart Weitzman LLC
Stuart Weitzman LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Stuart Weitzman LLC manufactures and markets shoes and handbags. It offers sandals, wedges, flats, espadrilles, sneakers, pumps, boots and boties, evening and bridal, and baby shoes. The company also offers different accessories. The company was founded by Stuart A. Weitzman in 1986 and is located in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
Mac Acquisition of Kansas LLC
 Mac Acquisition of Kansas LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Mac Acquisition of Kansas LLC operates a chain of restaurants. Its menu includes antipasti, entrees, cheese and chocolate cakes, coffee, wines, cocktails, salads, chicken, parmigiana plates, carnes, classics, pasta, fish, artisan pizzas, and other cuisines. The company was founded on August 25, 2008 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Consumer Services |
Friends of the High Line
Friends of the High Line Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Friends of the High Line is a non-profit organization that manages a public park in New York City. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and was founded by Robert R. Hammond. The park is built on a historic, elevated rail line and offers visitors the opportunity to walk through gardens, view art, experience performances, and connect with friends and neighbors. The organization is dedicated to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities. Nearly 100% of their annual budget comes from donations. | Consumer Services |
APOGEE Retail LLC
 APOGEE Retail LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade APOGEE Retail LLC operates as a specialty retailer of secondhand goods. It offers a variety of clothing and household goods in appealing shopping environments. The company has stores in Colorado, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Virginia. APOGEE Retail was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Retail Trade |
Sycamore Partners LLC
 Sycamore Partners LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Sycamore Partners LLC operates as a real estate broker and developer. The company was founded by Richard T. Schwarz, Stefan Kaluzny, Claiborne R. Rankin and Peter Morrow on May 28, 1996 and is headquartered in West Sacramento, CA. | Finance |
| Delray Farms LLC | |
OTB Acquisition LLC
 OTB Acquisition LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services OTB Acquisition LLC operates a chain of restaurants. It provides catering services and online delivery of food. The company was founded in October 1982 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Consumer Services |
Sycamore Partners Management LP
 Sycamore Partners Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Sycamore Partners Management LP (Sycamore Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Pathlight Capital LLC
 Pathlight Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pathlight Capital LLC provides commercial finance services. It offers financing solutions to fund growth, acquisitions, debt refinancing or restructurings. The firm also provides secured asset-based loans primarily to companies in the consumer and retail sector. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
Coldwater Direct LLC
 Coldwater Direct LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Coldwater Direct LLC operates as a retailer of women’s apparel. It offers dresses, sweaters, blouses, skirts, jewelries, and other accessories. The company was founded by Dennis Pence and Ann Pence in 1984 and is headquartered in Hingham, MA. | Retail Trade |
USR Parent, Inc.
USR Parent, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services USR Parent, Inc. distributes stationery and office supplies. The private company is based in Framingham, MA. | Distribution Services |
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