It was great to kick off the holiday season by visiting a number of our @lululemon stores and teams across Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and New York City this past weekend. The energy in each
About Calvin McDonald
Calvin McDonald is the CEO of lululemon, a technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories company, a position he has held since August 2018. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for both lululemon and The Walt Disney Company. McDonald is a Canadian executive who previously served as President and CEO of Sephora Americas and Sears Canada.
Career

CEO
CEO

Board of Directors
Board of Directors

President, CEO of Americas
President, CEO of Americas

President, CEO
President, CEO

EVP Conventional Food Division
EVP Conventional Food Division
Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Bachelor of Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Skills
Core professional and leadership competencies inferred from a long and successful career in global retail executive roles.
Strategic Leadership
Global Expansion
Brand Building
Omnichannel Retail
P&L Management
Board Governance
Retail Operations
Store Management
Supply Chain Optimization
Product Development
Merchandising
Digital Transformation
Team Building
Culture Development
Executive Communication
Stakeholder Management
Community Engagement
Domains
Athletic Apparel, Technical Gear, Lifestyle Retail
Beauty & Cosmetics, Department Stores, Grocery Retail, Media & Entertainment (Board)
Tags
Visionary, Results-Oriented, Transformative, Community-Focused
Athleisure, Wellness, Global Growth, Brand Experience
Recent Content
All of us at @lululemon were proud and excited to unveil our Team Canada Athlete Kit today for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games. To develop this kit, we worked closely with top ath
Just returned from a memorable visit to Australia and China, where I had the opportunity to spend time with our @lululemon teams and communities across both markets. In China, we celebrated the openi
It was incredible to visit our @lululemon teams across Japan and Hong Kong last week, which included time in our stores, Town Halls, team sweats, and so many great conversations and moments of connect
Reflecting on an amazing few days in the UK last week, where I had the chance to connect with our local @lululemon store teams and spend time with our employees at our London Store Support Centre (SSC
Frequently Asked Questions
This profile focuses on Calvin McDonald's executive tenure at lululemon, his board seat at The Walt Disney Company, and his previous CEO roles at Sephora and Sears Canada.
How long is Calvin McDonald CEO of lululemon?
Is Calvin McDonald on The Disney Board?
Yes, he has been a member of The Walt Disney Company's Board of Directors since May 2021.
What was McDonald's role before lululemon?
Before joining lululemon, he was the President and CEO of Sephora Americas from October 2013 to August 2018.
Is Calvin McDonald a Canadian executive?
Yes, Calvin McDonald is a Canadian executive who previously led Sears Canada and Loblaw Companies Limited.
Where did Calvin McDonald attend university?
He holds an MBA from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and a BA from Western University.



