Previously recognized as a “Woman to Watch,” Caroline has spent nearly twenty years leading the development and evolution of iconic brands like The Ritz-Carlton and The RealReal. A firm believer in the power of brand in driving outsized growth, Caroline seeks to balance smart creative and strategic media buys with data-driven experience design. She has yielded average growth rates of +35% by building experiences and designing content people can’t wait to tell their friends about. Caroline currently leads Brand Marketing & Experience for The RealReal, a luxury re-commerce company driving sustainability and inclusivity in fashion. She previously led global brand management for The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve and Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, where Caroline was responsible for driving the growth and evolution of The Ritz-Carlton, while also capturing new markets through product extensions such as The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Ritz-Carlton Reserve and The Ritz-Carlton Residences. Caroline joined The Ritz-Carlton with extensive experience working alongside CEOs and other senior marketing executives to create strategic advantage by building stronger brands at CEB (now Gartner) and Booz Allen Hamilton. Caroline’s work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company and Wall Street Journal. She holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Georgetown University, and a Bachelor’s in International Economic Policy from American University in Washington, D.C.