Glen Senk appointed Non-Executive Director at Boden

The board of Boden has announced the appointment of Glen Senk as a Non Executive Director effective immediately. Senk, the company said has extensive experience working with international and iconic brands, including Urban Outfitters, Bloomingdale’s, Habitat and Williams-Sonoma.

Commenting on his appointment to the Boden board of director, Senk said in a statement: “I have long admired Boden, a dynamic business dedicated to its customers. I look forward to supporting the team to bring this extraordinary brand to an ever-broader audience.

Glen Senk joins Boden board of directors

Senk began his career at Bloomingdale’s in 1981, rising to senior vice president and managing director of Bloomingdale’s by Mail. In 1989 he became chief executive of London-based Habitat International Merchandise and Marketing Group. Returning to the US in 1992, he joined Williams-Sonoma as senior vice president. At Williams-Sonoma, Senk set the strategy for Pottery Barn’s rapid expansion and sales growth.

“We are delighted to welcome Glen to Boden. He has extensive international experience with iconic global brands. His knowledge of the American market and his commitment to building international brands will be invaluable to us,” added Julian Granville, the company’s Executive Chairman.

In 1994, Senk joined Urban Outfitters as president of Anthropologie, growing it into a billion-dollar brand, and then he assumed responsibility for the Free People brand. He was elected to the board in 2004 and became CEO of Urban Outfitters in 2007.

From 2012 to 2014, he served as CEO of fine jeweler David Yurman. Then in 2014 he launched his own consumer investment company, Front Row Partners, where he currently serves as Chairman and CEO.

Senk also sits on the board of directors of Aritzia, Inday, Kendra Scott and Opening Ceremony. He has previously served on the board of directors of Urban Outfitters, Bare Escentuals, Melissa & Doug, Tory Burch, David Yurman and Cooking.com.

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