J.Jill has named Courtney O’Connor as its SVP and Chief Merchandising Officer, effective June 30, 2025. O’Connor will succeed Shelley Liebsch, who will be leaving the apparel retailer to pursue other opportunities.
O’Connor brings 20 years of retail experience to the position, most recently as Chief Merchandising Officer at Club Monaco, where she successfully supported the launch of new initiatives and the optimization of the company’s production cycle. During O’Connor’s career, she has held senior roles at Public Clothing Company and Ralph Lauren as well as merchandising and buying roles at J.Crew, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.
“Courtney is a seasoned merchant who brings extensive experience in elevating product assortments to showcase brands’ offerings in a way that best aligns with customer expectations,” said Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO and President of J.Jill in a statement. “Through thoughtful collaboration she has worked cross-functionally to launch new offerings, increasing brand visibility and driving sales.”
In April 2024 J.Jill debuted a new “fabric-first” merchandising strategy. In February 2025 J.Jill named Mary Ellen Coyne as its new CEO, replacing retiring CEO Claire Spofford.
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