Martin Waters
Professional Experience
- Chief Executive Officer, Victoria’s Secret & Co., 2021 – present
- Chief Executive Officer of VS Lingerie, L Brands, Inc., the former parent company of VS&Co, 2020 – 2021
- Chief Executive Officer of International, L Brands, Inc., 2008 – 2020
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Beauty and Women’s Merchandise
- Retail Store Operations
- International Retail Operations
- Omni-Channel Operations
- Franchising and Joint Ventures
- Brand Transformation
- Strategic Planning
What does Martin Waters bring to the VS&Co Board?
Martin is a career retail executive who is respected for leading businesses with strong financial performance and equally strong and healthy corporate cultures. Martin has lived and worked in five countries, leveraging his experience in strategic planning, merchandising, brand management, marketing and supply chain operations to establish new business models in over 80 countries worldwide. Martin applies his experience serving as CEO of VS&Co and other leadership roles at L Brands since 2008 to supply unparalleled knowledge of VS&Co and the global intimates and beauty markets.
Martin leads the VS&Co executive management team in developing and implementing our long-term strategic growth plan. He is also a strong advocate of maintaining VS&Co’s happy, healthy and inclusive culture.