Mark LEE
CEO, Barneys New York
Mark Lee joined Barneys New York as Chief Executive Officer in September 2010. Prior to Barneys, he served as Chief Executive Officer for the global Gucci brand from November 2004 – December 2008. (Under his leadership, Gucci saw a revenue increase of 46% and an ebita increase of 50% to 647 million euros in the last year of his responsibility.)
Mr. Lee previously held leadership positions within the Gucci Group. From December 1999 – November 2004 he served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Yves Saint Laurent S.A.S. He first joined Gucci in 1996 and served as Worldwide Merchandising Director of Gucci from May 1997 – December 1999.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Lee served in senior management roles at Jil Sander America Inc., Giorgio Armani Corporation, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Mark Lee graduated from New York University and resides in New York City since 1980.