Jane.com Announces Joana McKenna As New CEO

LEHI, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jane.com, a curated boutique marketplace featuring the latest in fashion trends, accessories, home decor, children’s clothing and more, today announced Joana McKenna as the company’s new CEO.

McKenna brings over 20 years of experience building global brands with expertise in high-growth e-commerce businesses. McKenna has held key leadership roles in sales, general management, product management, marketing, supply chain and operations at Walmart eCommerce, Johnson & Johnson and Amazon.

“It is a privilege to be tapped as the CEO leading Jane.com into the next phase of the company's digital transformation, building on the excellent foundation that the founders and executive team have put in place to set the company up for growth,” said McKenna. “With customers and sellers at the forefront of what we do, I’m excited to work with the talented group of people across the organization to further position Jane as the go-to shopping destination for the stylish, and value-conscious, customer.”

McKenna is a seasoned tech leader known for inspiring innovative thinking, and driving international growth spanning enterprise, e-commerce and retail industries. Her hiring marks a new era for Jane, and in her role, McKenna will be focused on leading the company’s strategy around building out its growing platform and expanding brand awareness in a shifting retail environment.

“We are thrilled to welcome Joana to the Jane team,” said Mike McEwan, co-founder. “Her experience driving growth and expansion efforts for marketplaces will play a critical role at a time when consumers are wanting to support small businesses and are looking for more personalized experiences. Jane is uniquely positioned to empower small shops and entrepreneurs and with Joana’s leadership I know we can give them a meaningful opportunity to grow and succeed.”

As Jane continues to thrive, the company is focused on providing a more curated customer experience that meets the evolving needs of consumers with an expanding set of product categories in the face of difficult retail conditions. Joana will work with the team to build on the company’s more than $1 billion sales to date by executing on strategies that put the needs of consumers and sellers first.

“Joana’s commitment to caring for people and making a difference in the world supports our vision of building a company that empowers small businesses to reach an active community of shoppers who love boutique apparel and home décor.” Added Megan McEwan, co-founder. “We look forward to seeing Jane continue to grow under Joana’s leadership.”

About Jane

Jane is a boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women's fashion trends, accessories, home decor, children's clothing, and more. With an industry-leading e-commerce platform, Jane empowers small businesses around the country – both online sellers and brick and mortar shops – and helps customers stay on trend all at amazing prices. Featuring hundreds of new products every day, Jane has everything you need to live your best, most stylish life. To learn more about the Utah-based company, visit Jane.com, download the app in the App or Google Play Stores.