Keelin Evans

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Senior Director, Strategy at Macy's

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Keelin is a strategic leader at Macys, currently Senior Director of Strategy with extensive experience as the former VP of Sustainability. She is adept at embedding large-scale initiatives into enterprise operations, from supply chain modernization to corporate sustainability. She holds a B. A. from the University of Pennsylvania.

Outside of work, Keelin is passionate about mentoring the next generation and community action. She actively collaborates with university students on sustainability projects and participates in local volunteer events, demonstrating a commitment to social and environmental progress beyond her professional role.

Keelin established a sustainability ambassador program and a bi-annual summit at Macys to drive sustainability goals throughout the organization.

Personality Overview

Self-Assured

Socially Adept

Persuader

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.  They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Corporate Sustainability
As former VP of Sustainability, she led Macy's strategy focusing on responsible sourcing, environmental impact, and worker well-being in the supply chain.
Supply Chain Modernization
Previously established a Program Management Office for Macy's Supply Chain, driving strategic initiatives that delivered significant EBITDA improvement.
Women in Leadership
Actively participates as a panelist at events like the "Women of Impact Summit, " discussing the intersection of sustainability, social progress, and leadership.

Media Appearances

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Work History

3-2026
Senior Director, Strategy at Macy's
3-2022 - 3-2026
VP Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing at Macy's
7-2020 - 3-2022
Senior Director, Chief of Staff, Supply Chain Strategy at Macy's
1-2010 - 11-2010
Business Analyst at Fidelity Investments
9-2007 - 12-2009
Associate at L.E.K. Consulting

Education

2003 - 2007
B.A. from University of Pennsylvania
Corporate Sustainability Certificate from Cornell University

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Insights For Selling To Keelin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing how others made similar decisions
  • Find ways to push them a little if they don’t start giving a clear yes or no in due course
  • Focus on building a relationship, it can play a key role in their decision making

DONT's

  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions
  • Do not come across as negative or non-supportive, work with them as a partner
  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Keelin is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Keelin

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Keelin move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Keelin take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Keelin

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