Leadership & Talent

To Win Battle for Women's Closet Space, Commando Hires Brand Vet Lori Wagner as CMO

The new marketing head brings fashion retail experience from such names as J. Crew, Nike, Talbot's, Eileen Fisher and others

Photoshoot of Lori Wagner — The brand is looking to expand its retailer relationships.Commando

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Commando, a women’s fashion brand that markets intimates, bodywear and ready-to-wear, is bringing in brand veteran Lori Wagner as chief marketing officer to expand the company’s global presence.

She reports directly to Kerry O’Brien, Commando’s founder, head designer and CEO of South Burlington, Vermont.

Wagner arrives with a range of experience at major fashion retailers. She began her career 30 years ago at J.Crew. In her 12 years at the retailer, Wagner was part of the team that launched J.