Tara Stewart
About Tara Stewart
Tara Stewart serves as the Head of Retail at Allbirds, where she focuses on empowering athletes and developing a strong store team. She has extensive experience in retail operations, having held leadership positions at Athleta, Under Armour, and Sears Holdings Corporation.
Current Role at Allbirds
Tara Stewart serves as the Head of Retail at Allbirds, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on empowering athletes by developing a world-class field and store team. Stewart emphasizes the importance of embracing and living the company's culture, which aligns with Allbirds' commitment to sustainability and innovation in the retail space.
Previous Experience at Athleta
Before joining Allbirds, Tara Stewart worked at Athleta as the Senior Director of Operations from 2022 to 2023. During her eight-month tenure in the San Francisco Bay Area, she was responsible for overseeing operational strategies to enhance brand performance and customer experience.
Experience at Under Armour
Tara Stewart has significant experience at Under Armour, where she held two key positions. From 2021 to 2022, she served as the Senior Director of Direct to Consumer (DTC) Operations for the Americas Region, which included the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Prior to that, from 2016 to 2021, she was the Regional Leader for North America, overseeing brand and retail operations on the West Coast and in Canada.
Tenure at Sears Holdings Corporation
Tara Stewart worked at Sears Holdings Corporation in various roles from 2010 to 2016. She served as the Director of Strategic Projects, Divisional Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, and Vice President of Strategy & Softlines Sales Development. Her experience at Sears included a focus on sales development and strategic planning within the retail sector.
Leadership Focus and Philosophy
Throughout her career, Tara Stewart has focused on driving brand loyalty through sales leadership and coaching. She aims to cultivate strong teams that align with company values and enhance customer engagement, reflecting her commitment to effective leadership in retail operations.