Beth Kaplan has held a number of directorship and managerial roles for retail and technology companies. She has knowledge in marketing, logistics and optimising retail operations.
Ms Kaplan is a director of three public companies Meredith Corporation (media), Howard Hughes Corporation (real estate) and Crocs (footwear); and four private companies namely Framebridge, Leesa Sleep, Care/of and Rent the Runway. She is also a venture partner and managing member of Axcel Partners LLC for over ten years.
Ms Kaplan's previous senior management positions included acting as president and chief operating officer of Rent the Runway. She started her career at Procter and Gamble, where she remained for 16 years with her final position being president of the US cosmetics business. As president of General Nutrition Centres, Ms Kaplan was a part of the team responsible for listing the company on the New York Stock Exchange in April 2011.