BOB GRAYSON

In 22 years at The Limited where he served as CEO of Limited Stores and Lerner New York, Bob was central to driving the Limited's spectacular growth from a five-store group to a 5,000-store empire. And in the 15 years since, Bob has established himself as one of the world's foremost retail consultants, helping retailers and investment firms achieve similarly impressive outcomes. In fact Bob is particularly proud that The Grayson Company has never failed to deliver on a promised result.



When Bob retired from The Limited, he formed The Grayson Company, a retail consulting firm. Advising and working with clients who include many of the biggest names in retail and retail investing, Bob has continued to make retail history. Ask Bob about his 12-year love affair with a Connecticut home furnishings chain. Hear about his engagement with the Smithsonian Institute, a tale still unfolding. Talk with him about how he and his team uncovered the potential of a mid-sized Canadian retailer, that returned to the Grayson client many times their investment in less than two years.

Almost as valuable as his experience, is Bob's style. His enthusiasm is infectious. He is adamant about working side-by-side with his partners and clients. Bob builds lasting relationships as he freely shares his deep knowledge of the retail world he loves and knows so well.

And when the results come in, Bob gets great satisfaction from clients who tell him the exceptional value that The Grayson team delivered.

Bob also serves as Director of Kenneth Cole, Inc., Lillian August, Stax Inc., St John Knits and U-Food. He is a past board member of Tommy Hilfiger, Ann Taylor and Sunglass Hut.