Designer Brands Inc. announced that Laura Denk has been named Executive Vice President of Designer Brands, with her appointment to be effective as of July 24, 2023. Denk will report directly to Designer Brands' Chief Executive Officer, Doug Howe. Denk brings to the Company an extensive background in merchandising and an affinity for building strong vendor partnerships, along with significant experience in augmenting customer experiences and elevating private brands.

She most recently served as Chief Merchandising Officer and Executive Vice President at Michaels Stores Inc. ("Michaels"). Prior to that, she was Michaels' General Merchandise Manager. She has also held leadership positions at Claire's Stores Inc. and Macy's Inc. Denk is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, with a Bachelor's Degree from the Kelley School of Business.