Biography

Mike Nicholson has been a director since March 2025. Mr. Nicholson is a seasoned retail executive with extensive expertise in business transformation, operations, and finance. He currently serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer of J.Crew Group, an internationally recognized omnichannel retailer and family of legacy American brands: J Crew, J. Crew Factory and Madewell, where he has held multiple leadership roles, including Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining J.Crew, Mr. Nicholson was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at ANN INC. and Victoria’s Secret Beauty. His career also includes senior leadership positions at Colgate-Palmolive, Altria, and PwC, where he played key roles in developing financial strategy and implementing operational excellence. Mr. Nicholson currently serves on the board of directors of The Container Store, a national, multi-channel retailer dedicated to helping people improve their lives through the power of organization, and is the chair of the audit committee. Mr. Nicholson also serves on the Niagara University board of trustees.

Mr. Nicholson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Niagara University and a Master of Business Administration from St. John’s University and is a Certified Public Accountant.