J.Jill names Courtney O’Connor new chief merchandising officer

J.Jill Inc. has announced the appointment of Courtney O’Connor as senior vice president and chief merchandising officer. 

Effective June 30, she will succeed Shelley Liebsch, who is departing the company to pursue other opportunities.

“Courtney is a seasoned merchant who brings extensive experience in elevating product assortments to showcase brands’ offerings in a way that best aligns with customer expectations,” said Mary Ellen Coyne, chief executive officer and president of J.Jill, Inc. 

“Through thoughtful collaboration she has worked cross functionally to launch new offerings increasing brand visibility and driving sales. As we take steps to enhance the J.Jill assortment and execute toward our next chapter for growth, I am thrilled to have Courtney join the team.”

O’Connor joins J.Jill with two decades of merchandising experience across the global lifestyle and luxury apparel sectors, specializing in retail, wholesale, and e-commerce. Most recently, she served as chief merchandising officer at Club Monaco, where she helped launch new initiatives and streamlined the brand’s production cycle. 

Her career also includes senior leadership roles at Public Clothing Company and Ralph Lauren, where she oversaw global merchandising for women’s apparel and accessories. Earlier in her career, she held merchandising and buying roles at J.Crew, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus.