Lisa Owen

Co-Founder and CEO, Rent frock Repeat

Sharing/rental economy, Fashion, Sustainable fashion, Circular economy, Raising capital, Entrepreneurship, Collaborative consumption, Retail, e-Commerce, Change management, Talent development, Disruption/Innovation

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Rent frock Repeat's Lisa Owen aiming to sew up the online fashion rental market for women

Biography

Lisa Owen’s sales career began when she was just seven years old – selling chocolate covered almonds in an effort to raise funds for her bowling team. After completing her B.A. in English at Carleton University, the young and ambitious professional worked for over two decades at some of the world’s largest corporations including Coca-Cola and Xerox. For three years, Owen served as President at the Art Institute of Toronto (AiTO), recognized in the industry for its prestigious Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, and Merchandising programs. She also spent four years as Vice President at AiTO’s parent company, Education Management Corporation. Through her vast experience, she gained the insights and experience to lead marketing, sales, and P&L responsibilities at one of Canada’s most promising new e-commerce businesses, Rent frock Repeat. Owen relishes this opportunity to turn the retail model on its head and lead the sharing economy while ensuring women across Canada of any age, race, or economic status have the opportunity to enjoy luxury while reducing their fashion carbon-footprint.

Expertise

  • Sharing/rental economy
  • Fashion
  • Sustainable fashion
  • Circular economy
  • Raising capital
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Collaborative consumption
  • Retail
  • e-Commerce
  • Change management
  • Talent development
  • Disruption/Innovation