Stacia Jones

Stacia Jones has more than twenty years of experience as a labor and employment lawyer under her belt. So when lululemon approached her with the opportunity to lead its rejuvenated IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, and action) platform, she really had to think about what she wanted for her career. Now, in her position as the global head of IDEA, Jones says her legal training comes into play every day. And while this may be her first position where she doesn’t primarily function as a lawyer, she’s well versed in leveraging her background to increase diversity and improve company culture.

Prior to joining the athletic apparel and lifestyle brand, Jones did short stints at Microsoft and MFR Law Group. Before that, she spent eleven years in-house at Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F), and the last three years as vice president, associate general counsel, and chief diversity and inclusion officer.

During her tenure, Jones and her team worked to transform the company’s global employment and D&I efforts, including a new hiring and review process designed to eliminate unconscious bias. They also expanded associate engagement and broadened efforts to impact customers, suppliers, and other business partners. Before A&F, she spent eight years as external counsel with Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease.

Jones joined lululemon in 2020 after the company pledged to become a global leader in driving meaningful, lasting change in diversity, equity, and inclusion.