Joel Teitelbaum

Joel Teitelbaum is a seasoned international fashion retail executive with more than 25 years of experience leading global brands.

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Joel Teitelbaum is a seasoned senior retail executive with diverse experience in all aspects of leading and operating a global business at the highest levels. Integrated capabilities in the areas of marketing, logistics, information technology, brand development, sourcing, franchising and licensing. Joel Teitelbaum has strong leadership skills and innovative approach to business development and team-building. Currently applying his skills to his own investments, including exciting opportunities with the embryonic "iStore" brand, mobile digital lifestyle retailing stores with an initial focus on airport locations and private label products.

President at La Senza International Corporation

April 1998 - August 2010

Started and led the expansion of La Senza beyond its Canadian borders into 45 countries and over 500 standalone stores. Set up all aspects of the operation, negotiated all Franchise and License deals, managed and led the business from inception through growth and maturity, including the sale of the La Senza business to Limited Brands in 2007 for $720 million. La Senza is a leading global retailer of intimate apparel, part of Limited Brands, owners of Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Henri Bendel and other brands.

Vice-President, Ecommerce at La Senza

April 2000 - January 2007

Started lasenza.com and grew it into Canada's leading online lingerie retailer. Led the development of multiple iterations of a leading-edge eCommerce website for the global lingerie brand. Oversaw all aspects of the business from software platform to order fulfillment and customer service call centre.

Managing Director at La Senza plc

September 1994 - April 1998

Led the green field startup of La Senza in the United Kingdom with the opening of the first store there in 1994. Led the company through an IPO in 1996. Opened the first 50 stores as Managing Director until the sale of the business in 1998. Today it is the largest lingerie retailer in the UK with over 250 stores.

Strategic Planning Manager at Dylex Limited

April 1991 - May 1994

Director of Operations at Club Monaco USA

July 1989 - March 1991

Co-Founder and Partner at Boutique iStore Canada Inc.

October 2007

iStore is a digital lifestyle brand, selling products and accessories for entertainment, information, productivity and fashion and established around the Apple ecosystems surrounding iPad, iPhone, iPod and Mac There are 8 standalone "Boutique iStore" locations in airports across Canada (Montreal (2), Toronto, Vancouver (2), Edmonton (2) and Calgary) with plans for further immediate expansion in Canada and internationally. The first U.S. iStore opened in Boston Logan Airport in April 2012, and at least 4 additional U.S. stores are planned in 2012. In addition, the first "iStore Express" automated retail machine went live in Jan 2012 at Calgary Airport (YYC), with 20 installations planned across Canada over the next 12 months.

Concordia University

1985 – 1988

B.A.

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