THE DIRECT 60 LIST Of 2025

Ricardo Lajoie

Global Chief Merchant | Vans

PREVIOUS COMPANIES: Foot Locker, Urban Outfitters, Gap, Pacific Sunwear, Finish Line

Insights

“Success today demands more than great product — it requires deep cultural relevance, agility, and an unshakable connection to the consumer. Brands have to anticipate shifts in lifestyle, values, and self-expression, then respond with authenticity and speed. The winners will be those who operate with a creator’s mindset: continuously innovating, telling powerful stories, and building communities where consumers feel seen, inspired, and proud to belong.”

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