Sharen Jester Turney

Sharen Jester Turney (née Jester) is a global business leader, and former president and CEO of Victoria's Secret (before 2019),[1] a $7.7 billion company of which she led for a decade doubling the profit and increasing sales by 70%,[2][3] Victoria's Secret is the largest retailer of intimate apparel, and the largest subsidiary of L Brands Inc (formerly Limited Brands Inc).

[6][7] Turney attended the University of Oklahoma, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Education with a minor in public relations.

Turney served as chairman of the board of directors for the Turney served as chairman of the board of directors for the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital,[16] was on the board of directors for both Nationwide Children's Hospital and The James Cancer Hospital, and was an eight-year board of directors member for M/I Homes, Inc. Turney's advisory roles in retail, technology, and philanthropy span the globe, including London based Marks and Spencer, Gloria Jeans in Russia, Cosmo Lady in China, Clovia and IvyCap Ventures in India, Sweden based global brand Happy Socks, Full Beauty Brands in New York; ProQuo AI in New York and the UK, Paycom in the US; and among others, Catholic Relief Services in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Nepal with a commitment to helping Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan and Cristo Rey Columbus college-preparatory high school with a professional work-study program.

[17] In 2016, Turney was honored at the Way to Win Gala in New York for her support of the organizations work to assist homeless women and children on their journey toward independence.

Award from the Intimate Apparel Square Club (IASC) in honor of her participation in raising funds for pediatric charities.

[28] Turney was born in 1956 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and grew up on a farm to a cattle rancher father and teacher and nutritionist mother.

[16] Turney is also part of the Industry Advisory Committee for the Jay H. Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

[32] A few of Sharen Jester Turney's generous giving includes The James at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center.