Education
How Did I Get Here?
Linda Heasley
President and chief executive officer, Lane Bryant
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Shaker Heights High School, Ohio, class of 1974
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Harvard University, class of 1979
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Work Experience
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1979–81Education director, Cancer Control Program, University of New Mexico
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1981–84Tour guide, Caesar Tours
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1986–87Analyst, American Airlines
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1987–90Director of administration, Shank, Irwin, Conant, Lipshy & Casterline
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1990–92Director, Lipshy Stephenson
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1993–2002Vice president for planning, CVS
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2002–03VP for planning and operations, Timberland
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2003–04SVP for planning and allocation, Bath & Body Works
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2004–06SVP for planning and allocation, Limited Brands
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2007–13Chairman, president, and CEO, the Limited
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2013–PresentPresident and CEO, Lane Bryant
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Life Lessons
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“Always be open to opportunity.”
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“Listen to your folks. Staff and clients are often teaching things.”
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“Never underestimate the sophistication of your customer.”



