ROGER L. RAWLINS - Corporate Board Profile

Designer Brands Inc.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2017-04-13	Mr. Rawlins has served as our Chief Executive Office since January 2016. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Rawlins held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer since February 2015. From January 2014 to January 2015, he served as Executive Vice President, Omni Channel. From 2009 to 2013, Mr. Rawlins served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of DSW.com. Mr. Rawlins joined DSW in 2006 as Vice President, Finance and Controller of the Company. Prior to joining us, Mr. Rawlins served as Chief Financial Officer of HER Real Living from April 2001 to April 2006. From 1990 to 2001, Mr. Rawlins held several leadership roles within L. Brands Inc. (formerly known as Limited Brands), including Controller of Express, Inc. from 1998 to 2001. Prior to serving in that capacity, Mr. Rawlins was in the practice of public accounting with Arthur Andersen & Company. Mr. Rawlins is a certified public accountant.
2018-04-06	Mr. Rawlins joined DSW in 2006 as Vice President, Finance and Controller of the Company. Prior to joining us, Mr. Rawlins served as Chief Financial Officer of HER Real Living from April 2001 to April 2006. From 1990 to 2001, Mr. Rawlins held several leadership roles within L Brands, Inc. (formerly known as Limited Brands, Inc.), including Controller of Express, Inc. from 1998 to 2001. Prior to serving in that capacity, Mr. Rawlins was in the practice of public accounting with Arthur Andersen & Company. Mr. Rawlins is a certified public accountant.
2020-05-29	Mr. Rawlins has served as our Chief Executive Officer since 2016. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Mr. Rawlins held positions of increasing responsibility in Finance, E-commerce, Innovation, and Strategy with the Company over more than 10 years.
2021-04-09	Mr. Rawlins has served as our Chief Executive Officer since January 2016. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Rawlins held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer of the Company since February 2015. From January 2014 to January 2015, he served as our Executive Vice President, Omni Channel. From 2009 to 2013, Mr. Rawlins served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of DSW.com. Mr. Rawlins joined the Company in 2006 as Vice President, Finance and Controller. Prior to joining us, Mr. Rawlins served as Chief Financial Officer of HER Real Living from April 2001 to April 2006. From 1990 to 2001, Mr. Rawlins held several leadership roles within L Brands, Inc. (formerly known as Limited Brands, Inc.), including Controller of Express, Inc. from 1998 to 2001. Prior to serving in that capacity, Mr. Rawlins was in the practice of public accounting with Arthur Andersen & Company. Mr. Rawlins brings strong leadership abilities and in-depth retail knowledge to the Board.
2022-04-05	Mr. Rawlins has served as our Chief Executive Officer since January 2016 and as Interim President, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Inc. since 2020. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Rawlins held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer of the Company since February 2015. From January 2014 to January 2015, he served as our Executive Vice President, Omni Channel. From 2009 to 2013, Mr. Rawlins served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of DSW.com. Mr. Rawlins joined the Company in 2006 as Vice President, Finance and Controller. Prior to joining us, Mr. Rawlins served as Chief Financial Officer of HER Real Living from April 2001 to April 2006. From 1990 to 2001, Mr. Rawlins held several leadership roles within L Brands, Inc. (formerly known as Limited Brands, Inc.), including Controller of Express, Inc. from 1998 to 2001. Prior to serving in that capacity, Mr. Rawlins was in the practice of public accounting with Arthur Andersen & Company. Mr. Rawlins brings strong leadership abilities and in-depth retail knowledge to the Board.