Karyn Hillman is an accomplished design and merchandising veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the retail world, with a successful track record of building global brands, creating compelling and innovative collections, optimizing go-to-market strategies and driving market share results. As the chief product officer, Karyn is responsible for the overall vision, priorities, assortment and roadmap for Levi’s® products around the globe and is the architect of the Levi’s® design aesthetic.
Prior to LS&Co., Karyn served as the executive vice president and global head of product creation for Calvin Klein Jeans and CK Accessories. She was responsible for design, product development, merchandising and marketing across all channels and geographies. Prior to working at Calvin Klein, Karyn was senior vice president at Gap Inc., overseeing global merchandising for women’s, men’s, accessories and GapBody. She began her tenure in 1991, building her expansive merchandising and product expertise across many product categories for both Gap and Banana Republic.
