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Laura Alber
Chief Executive Officer at
WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.
Net worth: 217 M $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
Laura Jean Alber is President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. and Venture Partner at Plexo Capital Management LLC. She is also on the board of Trustees of The University of Pennsylvania and Williams-Sonoma UK Ltd. She previously occupied the position of Principal at Gap, Inc., President of Pottery Barn, Inc. and Principal at Contempo Casuals. She received an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | 922,401 ( 0.78% ) | 215 M $ | 2026-06-29 | |
| 2026-05-21 | 9,972 ( 0% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-06-29 |
Laura Alber active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2010-05-25 |
| SALESFORCE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-11-29 |
Williams-Sonoma UK Ltd.
 Williams-Sonoma UK Ltd. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes sofas, beds & curtains | Director/Board Member | 2010-05-25 |
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
 Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides educational trust services | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-31 |
Plexo Capital Management LLC
 Plexo Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Plexo Capital invests in the companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology. The firm provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 2 million and also invests in venture capital funds with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 5 million. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Laura Alber
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FITBIT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-13 |
| REALD | Director/Board Member | 2015-08-12 |
Pottery Barn Kids, Inc.
 Pottery Barn Kids, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Provides casual furnishings and textiles | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2012-12-31 |
Pottery Barn, Inc.
 Pottery Barn, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Engages in sale of home furnishings products | President | 2005-12-31 |
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Training of Laura Alber
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Connections
78
1st degree connections
12
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Gap, Inc.
 Gap, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates stores that retail clothing, accessories and personal care products | Retail Trade |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
 Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as a home furnishing store | Retail Trade |
Salesforce, Inc.
 Salesforce, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops customer relationship management software technology | Technology Services |
RealD, Inc.
 RealD, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops 3D cinema platform | Technology Services |
University of Pennsylvania
 University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Contempo Casuals
 Contempo Casuals Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retail womens apparel | Retail Trade |
Pottery Barn, Inc.
Pottery Barn, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Engages in sale of home furnishings products | Distribution Services |
Fitbit, Inc.
 Fitbit, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Develops wearable devices which tracks data related to an individual's health | Electronic Technology |
Pottery Barn Kids, Inc.
Pottery Barn Kids, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Provides casual furnishings and textiles | Consumer Durables |
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides educational trust services | Miscellaneous |
Plexo Capital Management LLC
Plexo Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Plexo Capital invests in the companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology. The firm provides financing for early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 2 million and also invests in venture capital funds with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 5 million. | Finance |
Williams-Sonoma UK Ltd.
Williams-Sonoma UK Ltd. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes sofas, beds & curtains | Consumer Durables |
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