Jessica Kolb
About Jessica Kolb
Jessica Kolb serves as the Director of Merchandising Systems at URBN, where she has worked in various IT roles since 2013. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Bucknell University, where she also worked as a Research Assistant.
Current Role at URBN
Jessica Kolb serves as the Director of Merchandising Systems at URBN, which encompasses brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing the merchandising systems that support the company's retail operations.
Previous Experience at URBN
Prior to her current role, Jessica Kolb worked at URBN in various capacities. She was an IT Project Manager for one year from 2016 to 2017. Following this, she served as IT Manager for Planning and Allocation Systems from 2017 to 2019, and then as IT Senior Manager for Merchandising Systems from 2019 to 2022. Her extensive experience at URBN has contributed to her current leadership position.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Kolb studied at Bucknell University, where she earned a degree in Chemical Engineering in 2012. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in analytical and technical skills, which she has applied throughout her career in various IT and merchandising roles.
Early Career Experience
Before joining URBN, Jessica Kolb worked as a Research Assistant in the Chemical Engineering Department at Bucknell University from 2011 to 2012. She also held a position at Beckman Coulter as a Danaher Business Systems Leader for one year in 2012 to 2013. These early roles helped shape her career in systems and project management.