Stacia Carr

Chief Technology & Product Officer Vestiaire Collective

With over 25 years of experience, Stacia Carr has led large teams in the technology sector at major tech companies. Carr has held key leadership roles at Zalando and SoundCloud, as well as at several US tech companies. 

Carr brings extensive expertise in product development, leveraging AI technologies including machine learning, computer vision, and generative AI. Carr launched her career in the US, where she honed her skills in software development, digital media distribution, mobile application development and e-commerce.  Carr has excelled in product innovation, consistently driving growth and transformation across various industries. 

As founding leader of the Size and Fit Team at Zalando, Stacia Carr was promoted from Head of Engineering - Sizing in March 2016 to Vice-President Size and Fit; a role she held from January 2021 to March 2023, creating unique value generating customer experiences by leveraging machine learning for accurate size predictions, enabling millions of customers to use 3D virtual fitting rooms. As Vice President of Fashion Customer Experience at Zalando from March 2023 to July 2024, Carr delivered cutting-edge data-driven solutions which enhanced the online shopping experience. 

As the Chief Technology and Product Officer of Vestiaire Collective, enhancing end-to-end ownership from product design to delivery, Stacia Carr will will assume this combined role to oversee our technology strategy, focusing on AI, machine learning, and data analytics, while implementing best practices to improve visibility into customer behaviour and business performance. Supported by passionate teams of developers, engineers, and other professionals, she will collaborate closely with various departments to develop and launch new services, reinforcing the B Corp company’s position as the first destination for authenticated, desirable pre-loved items. Based in Berlin, Carr will report directly to Bernard Osta, Global CEO of Vestiaire Collective. 

As the only French unicorn company founded by two women, Vestiaire Collective proudly announces that Stacia Carr's nomination has raised the representation of women leaders within the executive committee to 50%. This achievement significantly exceeds the average percentage in the tech industry, where only 11% of leadership positions are held by women according to the World Bank. By amplifying women’s voices within the company, in technology, and beyond, Vestiaire Collective continues to champion diversity.