Stuart Haselden

Early Life and Education Born and raised in the United States, Stuart Haselden earned his BA in Political Science from Auburn University in 1992, followed by an MBA in Finance from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business in 1998.

His formative years were marked by service as an Armored Cavalry Officer in the US Army (1992-1996)—an experience that deeply influenced his views on discipline, teamwork, and resilience.

Career Milestones Haselden’s career began in strategic planning at Saks Fifth Avenue (VP Strategic Planning, 1999-2005), where he developed core leadership and retail industry skills.

He transitioned to J.Crew, serving variously as SVP, Treasurer and then Chief Financial Officer (2006-2015), navigating the brand through challenging industry cycles. He joined Lululemon Athletica in 2015, initially as Chief Financial Officer before advancing to COO/EVP, Head of International…