Ted Dagnese

Ted Dagnese served as Chief Supply Chain Officer at lululemon athletica inc., where he led all aspects of supply chain management including the global vendor base, product quality, raw material development, and distribution and logistics. Dagnese joined lululemon in 2016, and held the Chief Supply Chain Officer title since 2019.

Dagnese brings a sophisticated technical foundation to supply chain leadership. He earned his MS in engineering economics from Stanford University, an MS in electrical engineering from Northeastern University, and a BS and BA in electrical engineering and humanities (French) from Purdue University. This multidisciplinary background—spanning engineering, economics, and liberal arts—positioned him uniquely to bridge technical supply chain challenges with strategic business considerations.

Prior to joining lululemon, Dagnese served as Vice President, Supply Chain at VF Corporation and Senior Director at Gap, Inc. These roles in major apparel companies provided extensive experience managing complex, global supply chains in the fashion and athletic retail sectors. He also sits on the board of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, demonstrating industry leadership beyond his corporate role.

Career History

• Chief Supply Chain Officer, lululemon athletica, Inc., 2019–2026
• Vice President, Supply Chain, VF Corporation (ended 2015)
• Senior Director, Gap, Inc., 2005–2007

What Dagnese could bring to his next executive role: Over a decade leading supply chain modernization at a growth-stage apparel retailer, combined with experience at industry giants VF and Gap, positions Dagnese as a capable executive for senior supply chain or operations roles in global retail and consumer goods. His advanced technical education and board-level participation in industry associations signal capacity for strategic supply chain innovation, vendor partnership development, and sustainability initiatives—areas increasingly central to competitive advantage in apparel and athletic wear.