Saks SVP/GMM Anna Irving talks to WOCRA

Join WOCRA Friday, July 15th, 2022 at 1:00pm as we discover the journey of boss WOC: Anna Irving. Anna Tolosa Irving is the Senior Vice-President and General Merchandising Manager for Designer Ready-to-Wear at Saks Fifth Avenue. Based in NYC, Anna is a highly influential luxury retail leader with a record of building transformative omnichannel business initiatives and a passion for developing diverse talent.  In her previous role as the vice-president and divisional merchandise manager for accessories, she spearheaded the planning and execution of the handbag main floor opening in the Saks Manhattan flagship store. Anna has also held roles in operations, product development, and strategy at LVMH, Macy's, Barneys, and Kurt Salmon Associates.

A champion for diversity and inclusion, Anna serves as a founding member of the Saks DEI Council and the executive sponsor for the Saks Parents employee resource group.   Anna earned a Bachelor of Science from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Most importantly, she is a loving mom to her two boys, Clay and Julian.