Beth Kaplan

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Beth Kaplan
Board Member

Ms. Kaplan brings extensive experience in operating, advising and investing in the consumer sector, including her former role as President and Chief Operating Officer at Rent the Runway, where she continues to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. Ms. Kaplan is also currently the managing member of Axcel Partners, LLC, investing in consumer-facing early stage and growth companies. Prior to her time at Rent the Runway, she served as President, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer, and Director at General Nutrition Centers Inc. (“GNC”), during which she played an integral role in the company’s 2011 IPO. Before joining GNC, Ms. Kaplan held numerous leadership positions within Bath & Body Works, Rite Aid Drugstores and Procter & Gamble. In addition to her current role on the Board of Rent the Runway, Ms. Kaplan also serves on the Boards of the Meredith Corporation, Howard Hughes Corporation and Crocs, as well as a director and advisor of Care/of and Leesa Sleep. She also does advisory work for numerous growth stage companies. Ms. Kaplan holds both a Bachelor of Science degree and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.