ANGELA CHAN-DANISI
Angela Chan-Danisi is a highly accomplished fashion industry executive with over 25 years of experience in branding, marketing, product development, and supply chain management. She is the Founder & President of Angela Chan & Co., working with global brands and factories, on growth strategies and supply chain processes. She was the first Asian American female CEO of Chargeurs-PCC, a global textile company with a 150-year history based in France. She also served as the Chief Sourcing Officer at DXL Retail Group, and Executive Vice President at Rocawear. Angela's entrepreneurial and creative talent led her to build several fashion companies and brands earlier in her career. She has designed for and dressed Hollywood celebrities, including Uma Thurman and Geena Davis.
In addition to her passion for fashion and business, Angela is a Forbes Women's Contributor. She interviews and writes about professional women and retail stories, profiling successful women such as Silvia Tcherassi, Matilda Djerf, Amanda Hearst, Jenny Zhu, and Jaclyn Smith. Her work and recognition demonstrate her commitment to empowering women, including the Women of Inspiration Award by Delivering Good, the Top Women's Leader in Retail Tech Award, and The Fresh Face Designer Award by WWD.
Angela is also an active community member, serving as Vice Chair of The Pajama Program, and the Inaugural Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University's Fashion & Textile Department. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, practicing yoga, meditation, spinning, and boxing. Her active lifestyle reflects her commitment to health and wellness and her dedication to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.