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Leila Jalai

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SVP Global Planning & Inventory Management at David Yurman
📍 New York, New York, United States

Leila Jalai is the SVP of Global Planning & Inventory Management at David Yurman, with extensive experience from senior roles at Under Armour and The Estée Lauder Companies. A Columbia MBA graduate, she is recognized as one of Retails Top AI Leaders and was named to The Direct 60 list in 2024 for her achievements in creating data-driven business environments.

Leila is deeply involved in the luxury sector, frequently speaking at industry events like Shoptalk and The Lead Summit on topics ranging from luxurys future to AIs impact. She is passionate about mentoring, participating in panels for The Luxury Education Foundation to guide MBA students interested in the industry.

She has spoken on how the intersection of luxury and technology, particularly AI-powered personalization, is reshaping the client experience.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
SVP Global Planning & Inventory Management
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Topics Leila cares about

AI in Retail
Named one of "Retail’s Top AI Leaders, " she frequently discusses how AI is reshaping the client experience and is a featured speaker on the topic at industry summits.
Luxury & Technology
A frequent speaker on the fusion of luxury and technology, focusing on how innovation can deepen client relationships and enhance the premium retail experience.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
SVP Global Planning & Inventory Management
David Yurman
10-2022 - 4-2024
SVP Global End-to-End Planning & Go-To-Market
Under Armour
10-2022 - 7-2023
Senior Vice President, Global End-to-End Planning
Under Armour
7-2017 - 10-2022
Vice President, Retail Planning & Replenishment
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
7-2015 - 7-2017
Executive Director - Wholesale & Free Standing Stores Planning & Replenishment
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
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Leila Jalai, SVP, Global Planning & Inventory Management, David Yurman – Shoptalk Speaker Profile. Featured in Shoptalk
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Education
Professional Development Program
Harvard University
2010 - 2012
MBA
Columbia Business School
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