Karen Daoust
About Karen Daoust
Karen Daoust is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Beauty at Kohl's, where she leads the expansion of the beauty brand portfolio and manages strategic partnerships.
Company
Karen Daoust is currently employed at Kohl's, a prominent retailer based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. She has held multiple positions within the company over the years, contributing to its growth and diversification in various sectors.
Title
Karen Daoust currently serves as the Senior Vice President, General Manager-Beauty at Kohl's since 2020. Her role involves overseeing the beauty division, managing strategic partnerships, and leading category expansion within the store.
Education and Expertise
Karen Daoust holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Her academic background in psychology provides a strong foundation for her leadership and team management skills in her current role at Kohl's.
Professional Background
Karen has an extensive history with Kohl's, spanning multiple roles since 2004. Prior to her current position, she served as Vice President and Category Merchandise Manager for Accessories, Jewelry, and Impulse for 11 months in 2020. Karen also held the role of Director, Divisional Planning Manager for Children's Apparel and Toys from 2019 to 2020. Earlier roles include Divisional Localization Manager for Accessories, Jewelry, and Beauty, and Senior Merchandise Buyer for Junior Tops, Omni, among others. She began her career as a Store Manager at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. from 2001 to 2003.
Strategic Leadership in Beauty
In her current role at Kohl's, Karen Daoust leads the beauty division's expansion across multiple categories, including Fragrance, Color, Skin, and Bath. She manages strategic partnerships with cross-functional teams to support in-store category growth and negotiations for high-profile brand contracts. Her leadership encompasses the development and direction of a team of over 20 individuals.