CHRISTINA GABRIEL
Christina is a seasoned retail executive with a deep background in strategy and operations for both heritage brands and startups. Currently serving as the COO for Winston Retail, she oversees multiple operational functions that ultimately deliver exceptional experiences for global brands in apparel, footwear, beauty and electronics.
Before joining Winston Retail, Christina held executive leadership positions at LVMH, L’Oréal, J.Crew and Gap Inc. Her experience encompasses a wide range of retail management functions including sales, commercial operations, customer experience design, CRM, learning and development, HR strategy, and overall operational management.
In addition to her corporate roles, Christina has shown her entrepreneurial spirit through founding ventures like Spark Performance, a boutique consulting agency specializing in apparel, accessories, beauty, and home. Through Spark, she provided valuable insights and guidance to clients, supporting them in navigating challenges and achieving growth in competitive markets. Moreover, she has played a significant role in advising and collaborating with beauty entrepreneurs, helping them develop effective go-to-market strategies.
Christina's multifaceted career trajectory reflects her passion for innovation, strategic thinking, and dedication to excellence in every aspect of retail. With her experience and proven track record, Christina continues to shape the future of the brands and companies with which she works.
Christina is an alumna of Boston College where she earned a BA in Political Science. She has attended programs at UC Berkeley, Stanford University and Harvard Business School as well as guest lectured at HBS. Christina is based in the New York City area where she lives with her two children, a dog, two cats and an Australian tree frog.