J.Jill appoints Kimberly Wallengren as chief marketing officer
J.Jill Inc. (NYSE: JILL) announced the appointment of Kimberly Wallengren as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective April 27, 2026.
Wallengren will report directly to CEO and President Mary Ellen Coyne and will focus on advancing the company's brand positioning, expanding customer reach and deepening consumer engagement.
Wallengren joins J.Jill from Coach, where she most recently served as Vice President of Marketing for North America. At Coach, she developed marketing strategy for the North American market and led initiatives to expand the brand's customer base. Her work included partnerships with the Women's National Basketball Association and campaigns in gaming environments such as The Sims 4 and Roblox.
Prior to Coach, Wallengren held marketing leadership positions at American Eagle's AE77 sustainable premium denim brand, adidas, and New Balance. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Biology from Boston College.
"Kimberly brings a strong track record of leading marketing strategies that have attracted new audiences and strengthened engagement with existing customers," said Coyne in a statement.
J.Jill operates approximately 250 stores nationwide and an e-commerce platform, offering apparel, footwear and accessories. The company is headquartered outside Boston.
