Omni Retail Enterprises, an operator of a portfolio of lifestyle digital storefronts and communities covering home decor, apparel, health and wellness products, fitness and educational and more, named retail industry insider Sharon M. Leite as its new chief executive officer.
Leite is charged with revitalizing OMNI’s iconic brands, which includes Bodybuilding.com, Pier 1 Imports, Dress Barn, Mentorbox.com and others, into omni-channel powerhouses.
Leite has over 25 years of leading consumer and retail businesses in various industries, from apparel, consumer-packaged goods, health and wellness and home. She brings deep consumer marketing and digital transformational expertise, strong operational experience, a proven track record of shareholder value creation and a demonstrated commitment to leadership and organizational development.
“Omni’s brands are trusted by millions of consumers and have an incredible legacy. I am honored to join Omni at this pivotal time,” said Leite. “We have a remarkable opportunity to accelerate growth by expanding into new channels and categories to make these iconic brands more accessible to consumers, while honoring their heritage.” “I’m excited to lead these brands into a new era. The leadership team, which we are in the process of building, and ownership are committed to providing the expertise and resources needed so each brand can reach its potential.”
“We are thrilled Sharon will bring her tremendous passion for the consumer, depth of digital and retail experience, commitment to building a winning team and a proven track record of developing consumer brands to the newly formed Omni Retail Enterprises. Her unique background and experience make her the perfect choice as chief executive officer for Omni at this critical time,” said Raj Gupta, executive chair of Omni Retail Enterprises.
