Rent the Runway Announces Leadership Transition with Appointment of New CEO
On September 14, 2026, Rent the Runway (RENT) announced that Paige Thomas has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer and President. This follows a leadership transition period during which Teri Bariquit served as interim CEO before moving to become non-executive chair of the board. Paige brings over 30 years of retail experience, including roles at Signet Jewelers and Saks OFF 5TH, with prior positions at Nordstrom. Her appointment is expected to accelerate Rent the Runway's strategy in serving its premium fashion customer base through both rental and purchase models guided by styling intelligence. The company emphasized that despite leadership changes, it remains focused on delivering value to customers while refining operations based on feedback and data analysis.
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