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RAPAPORT... Blue Nile Inc. appointed Mindy Meads to its board of directors. Meads was described as a seasoned C-suite level executive with 35 years of experience in the global apparel industry. Meads also serves on the boards of Wet Seal and Mela Sciences. In those roles, she provides strategic counsel focused on growth and the use of multi-channel business strategies . "We are very excited Mindy is joining our board of directors," said Harvey Kanter, Blue Nile's CEO. "Mindy has played a key role in the success of some of the world's most well-known retail brands, and her proven leadership and experience will be instrumental as we continue to build our global brand." Previously, Meads was co-CEO of Aeropostale, where she reinvigorated the merchandise assortment and launched "P.S.," Aeropostale's kid's division. Prior to Aeropostale, Meads served as CEO and president of Victoria's Secret Direct. Before that, she held executive merchandising positions at Lands' End for 14 years, including CEO and president during her final two years. In addition, she is on the board of governors of HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership), the board of trustees at the Masters School and an advisor to LIM College in New York City, The Little Black Bag Accessory Company, and the Be Kind People Project.
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