Brendan Hoffman
Brendan Hoffman is a seasoned retail and fashion industry executive with a track record of leading luxury and contemporary apparel brands through transformation and growth. He is currently CEO of Vince, the contemporary lifestyle brand known for its minimalist aesthetic, where he has focused on omnichannel strategy, direct-to-consumer expansion, and brand repositioning in a competitive retail landscape. His leadership at Vince has involved navigating post-pandemic retail challenges while investing in digital commerce capabilities. Prior to Vince, Hoffman served as CEO of Tumi, the premium travel and lifestyle brand, and before that led Wolford, the Austrian luxury legwear and bodywear brand, as its North American President. He also held the CEO role at Destination XL Group and spent time at Lord & Taylor and Neiman Marcus Group, giving him broad exposure across specialty retail, department stores, and luxury fashion. His career spans over two decades of executive leadership in fashion retail. While Brendan Hoffman is not a figure in the AdTech industry, his relevance to advertising technology intersects through his stewardship of consumer brands that rely on digital marketing, retail media, and data-driven customer acquisition strategies. As a brand CEO, he is a buyer and beneficiary of AdTech solutions rather than a builder or operator within the ecosystem itself.
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment
- Years in industry
- 25 years
Bio
Brendan Hoffman is a seasoned retail and fashion industry executive with a track record of leading luxury and contemporary apparel brands through transformation and growth. He is currently CEO of Vince, the contemporary lifestyle brand known for its minimalist aesthetic, where he has focused on omnichannel strategy, direct-to-consumer expansion, and brand repositioning in a competitive retail landscape. His leadership at Vince has involved navigating post-pandemic retail challenges while investing in digital commerce capabilities. Prior to Vince, Hoffman served as CEO of Tumi, the premium travel and lifestyle brand, and before that led Wolford, the Austrian luxury legwear and bodywear brand, as its North American President. He also held the CEO role at Destination XL Group and spent time at Lord & Taylor and Neiman Marcus Group, giving him broad exposure across specialty retail, department stores, and luxury fashion. His career spans over two decades of executive leadership in fashion retail. While Brendan Hoffman is not a figure in the AdTech industry, his relevance to advertising technology intersects through his stewardship of consumer brands that rely on digital marketing, retail media, and data-driven customer acquisition strategies. As a brand CEO, he is a buyer and beneficiary of AdTech solutions rather than a builder or operator within the ecosystem itself.
Career
Chief Executive Officer
Tumi · 2017-2019
President, North America
Wolford · 2014-2017
Chief Executive Officer
Destination XL Group · 2010-2014
President
Lord & Taylor · 2008-2010
Expertise & education
Expertise
Education
- BA, Dartmouth College
Speaking topics
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Led Vince as CEO through omnichannel expansion and DTC growth strategy
- Served as CEO of Tumi during a period of brand development post-Samsonite acquisition
- Held CEO or President roles at multiple notable fashion and retail brands across a 25+ year career