Lehi-based Jane.com, an online marketplace for fashion, accessories, home décor and children’s clothing, has announced that Joana McKenna has been named the company’s new CEO.
McKenna has over 20 years of experience building global brands with expertise in high-growth e-commerce businesses. She 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,” the announcement of her appointment said. “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 of the company. “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.”
“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,” said Jane’s other co-founder, Megan McEwan. “We look forward to seeing Jane continue to grow under Joana’s leadership.”