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Adelle Kirk

Managing director

(212) 355-0909

adelle@herbertmines.com

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Background

Adelle brings 29 years in retail and consumer goods to Herbert Mines Associates. During her 14 years in executive search, she has led C-level searches for both public and private companies including Dick’s Sporting Goods, BJ’s Wholesale Club, The Fresh Market, Sally Beauty Holdings, The Container Store, Wolverine Worldwide, Meijer, Invited, and many others.  Adelle also has an extensive background in Board-level strategic work as a former Principal with Kurt Salmon Associates, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for Wenger Swiss Army, and VP of Group Strategic Planning at Liz Claiborne Inc.  Adelle was known throughout her consulting and industry career for her deep understanding of consumer dynamics, strategic insights and ability to articulate what it takes to succeed in the ever-changing consumer space.

Adelle received her Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and International Affairs from Princeton University. She lives on the East Coast anywhere close to the ocean, either in NJ or FL, with her husband, two children, and two dogs.

Practice

Working across the C-suite to find game-changing talent in retail, hospitality, restaurants, and consumer goods.  Adelle’s clients include publicly-traded, multi-unit companies and brands in all stages of growth, as well as founder-led or private equity backed businesses undergoing transformation.  Her expertise extends across product categories/sectors including hardlines, fashion, home, fitness/athleisure, and consumables.  Adelle has placed C-Suite executives in a broad range of disciplines with particular focus on general management, finance, supply chain, merchandising, and marketing.

Areas of expertise

• CEO
• C-Suite
• General Management
• Finance
• Supply Chain / Operations
• Merchandising
• Sales
• Omni-Channel Retail
• Founder-led Brands

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