Leah Ramos is an accomplished executive and board advisor with over 20 years of leadership experience in the fashion, luxury, and retail industries, recognized for her transformative work in organizational development, brand identity, and cultural change management. With a unique blend of strategic acumen and people-centered leadership, Leah has built a career defined by her ability to turn vision into action, and culture into a competitive advantage.

Currently serving as Director of People & Culture at Citarella, Leah oversees strategic human capital initiatives that align with corporate values and growth objectives. She is credited with building a culture-first organizational framework that enhances employee engagement, operational performance, and brand consistency. Her leadership philosophy—anchored in emotional intelligence, executive mentorship, and talent development—has helped organizations evolve into more agile, purpose-driven entities.

Previously, as Americas Country Manager at Goyard, the prestigious French luxury brand, Leah led a high-performance transformation across the U.S. market. Under her leadership, the brand experienced a 47% increase in market growth over two years. She rebuilt both corporate and retail infrastructures, implemented effective sales strategies, and championed internal restructures that elevated customer experience, product performance, and team collaboration. Her strategic insights into market trends, consumer behavior, and cross-border operations helped solidify Goyard’s positioning in a competitive luxury landscape.

Leah also held leadership roles at Adidas, Pressed Juicery, Armani Exchange, and Aldo, where she led HR, sales, and retail management functions, consistently enhancing business outcomes through operational refinement and team empowerment. Across these roles, she has been instrumental in aligning mission-driven storytelling with financial planning, guiding founders and executives in building brands that resonate deeply with both internal teams and external markets.

Her areas of expertise include strategic planning, brand identity, sales management, executive coaching, organizational restructuring, human resources, trend analysis, and budget control. She excels at building environments where people thrive and where strategic clarity drives sustainable business success.

Leah holds an Associate Degree in Fashion Merchandising from Baystate School of Technology in Boston and is currently pursuing her Executive Leadership Certification through eCornell, with focus areas in Organizational Change Management, Strategic Human Resources, and Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace.

Her professional journey is complemented by international exposure in Europe and Asia, giving her a global perspective on retail operations and consumer markets. Leah speaks English fluently and is actively practicing her Spanish. She actively contributes her expertise as a board member to a luxury designer and maintains affiliations with Brick and Morter as well as various real estate and retail associations.

Personally, Leah is a passionate advocate for supporting creators and entrepreneurs and thrives on contributing to the growth of innovative brands. She loves to travel, enjoys reading, practices Pilates, and values time with her family. Her guiding belief is that successful businesses are built not just on products or profits, but on people, purpose, and a clearly articulated vision.

Leah is now actively seeking board and advisory roles where she can lend her strategic insight, leadership experience, and passion for transformation to companies poised for growth, renewal, or reinvention. She brings not only a wealth of industry knowledge, but also a deeply human approach to leadership—making her a trusted advisor for brands aiming to evolve in today’s dynamic marketplace.

Character: Leah Ramos demonstrates integrity and compassion through her people-centered leadership style, fostering inclusive and value-driven workplace cultures.

Knowledge: With over 20 years in fashion and luxury retail, she possesses deep expertise in brand identity, organizational development, and operational strategy.

Strategic: Leah has a proven ability to align business goals with cultural transformation and talent development to drive sustainable growth.

Communication: She excels in translating vision into clear messaging, inspiring teams, engaging stakeholders, and shaping compelling brand narratives.