FAIR HARBOR APPOINTS THREE RETAIL VETERANS TO ITS BOARD

by John Russel Jones Oct 25, 2023



Sustainable apparel brand Fair Harbor welcomes three retail veterans to its Board. As the digitally native business focuses on continuing to expand its product offering and channel distribution, these experienced industry leaders will help drive Fair Harbor’s next growth phase. The appointees include:

  • Tracy Gardner – former President of J. Crew from 2004 – 2010 (lead team while taking company public in 2006); currently on the Board of Gap, Inc.
  • Silvia Mazzucchelli – currently BCG Senior Advisor and board member with VTEX (NYSE), Carbon38, COYUCHI, and former CEO and C-Suite with The Collected Group, ModCloth, TOMS Shoes, American Apparel and Guess? Inc
  • Jennifer Olsen – currently Chief Marketing Officer of Caleres; former Chief Marketing Officer of UNTUCKit and Crate & Barrel.

“We are excited to welcome Tracy, Silvia, and Jennifer to the Fair Harbor Board,” said Jake Danehy, CEO and co-founder of Fair Harbor. “We continue to strengthen our foundation to scale and sustainably grow our business for the future. The breadth of their experiences and expertise in the retail industry, combined with our Broad Sky Partners, will greatly enhance Fair Harbor’s ability to expand our product offerings and distribution channels.”

“Jake and I have had the pleasure of getting to know each of these accomplished business leaders quite well, and we’re thrilled to work with them. As we embark on our next phases of growth, we are grateful for their commitment to our company and our sustainability mission,” said Caroline Danehy, CBO and co-founder of Fair Harbor. “Female empowerment in business is a fundamental value of mine, and it is incredibly inspiring and meaningful to have these strong women on our Board.”

Tracy Gardner said, “I met Jake and Caroline when they were just starting out and I continue to be inspired by their focus, drive, and how they are consistently executing on their mission. I will use my deep understanding of vertical multi-channel brands to help the team navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. I am excited about Fair Harbor’s product innovation in the pipeline as they continue to challenge themselves to find new sustainable materials and develop products their customers will love.”

Silvia Mazzucchelli said, “I joined Fair Harbor because I deeply relate to its core mission of protecting the places we all love. With my 25 years of experience and learnings at the intersection of brand, consumer, and go-to-market strategy, I am looking forward to helping the business scale and I am honored to contribute to the brand’s success. I am most impressed with the vision, dedication, entrepreneurial spirit, and authenticity the Fair Harbor team shows daily.”

Jennifer Olsen said, ”Over the years, I’ve been privileged to serve as an advisor and witness the thoughtful ways Jake and Caroline have grown the business and brand. The industry is in a period of unprecedented change and transformation. I’m eager to use my experience to help Fair Harbor go farther faster and be a strong partner as we navigate some of the exciting new opportunities on the horizon. I know Fair Harbor will continue to provoke the conversation and inspire innovation when it comes to sustainability—they are a true force of good in the industry.”

Photo, above: Fair Harbor, Fall 2023 by Bryan Derballa