Claire Spofford has been the CEO of J.Jill since February 15, 2021. With a strong background in marketing, she holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Political Science from the University of Vermont and an MBA in Marketing from Babson...

Claire Spofford has been the CEO of J.Jill since February 15, 2021. With a strong background in marketing, she holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Political Science from the University of Vermont and an MBA in Marketing from Babson College. Before joining J.Jill, Claire was the President at Cornerstone, overseeing several lifestyle brands. Under her leadership, J.Jill focuses on aligning executive goals with the company’s performance. Last year, her total compensation was $3.15 million, comprised mainly of her salary and performance-based incentives. Interestingly, Claire received a substantial one-time sign-on bonus of $1.6 million when she first started, reflecting the company's aim to attract top talent. After a busy 2023, where the company posted an incredible $112 million in adjusted EBITDA, she continues to push for growth and efficiency. Claire’s work has been instrumental in helping J.Jill reshape its strategy, showcasing her ability to lead and adapt in the retail space.

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Claire Spofford

CEO of J.Jill

Education

MBA in Marketing from Babson College

Field of Expertise

Sales & Marketing - Marketing

Sector of Economy

Consumer Cyclical

Born

January 1, 1962 - 63 years ago

CEO of J.Jill for

4 years 2 months (Feb 2021 - Present)

Previous Experience

President of Garnet Hill

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Claire Spofford

Holdings

See how much did Claire Spofford make over time.

As CEO of J.Jill, Claire Spofford holds significant stock in the company. At one point, she was granted 1.5 million restricted stock units (RSUs), which are set to vest over four years. Currently, around 150,000 of these shares remain unvested,...

As CEO of J.Jill, Claire Spofford holds significant stock in the company. At one point, she was granted 1.5 million restricted stock units (RSUs), which are set to vest over four years. Currently, around 150,000 of these shares remain unvested, reflecting her ongoing commitment to the company's success. The market value of her unvested shares is approximately $3.57 million, demonstrating her significant stake in J.Jill’s future performance. With a record of boosting company earnings, Spofford’s holdings have fluctuated, notably gaining value when the company reported strong financial results in 2023. This investment aligns her interests with those of the shareholders, signaling her confidence in the business’s growth trajectory.

Total Stock Sold

$4.19M

JILL

$4.19M

140,972 JILL shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Claire Spofford didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra JILL140,972 shares worth $290.75K.
This is -93.06% and $3.90M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Claire Spofford.

JILL

$565.01K

JILL at $25.24/share

Feb 12, 2025

Sale

JILL

$254.35K

JILL at $25.44/share

Feb 10, 2025

Sale

JILL

$531.00K

JILL at $26.55/share

Jan 15, 2025

Sale

JILL

$263.47K

JILL at $26.35/share

Jan 13, 2025

Sale

JILL

$268.80K

JILL at $26.88/share

Dec 16, 2024

Sale

JILL

$325.23K

JILL at $28.04/share

Dec 12, 2024

Sale

LESL

$99.79K

LESL at $2.52/share

Aug 29, 2024

Purchase

JILL

$979.95K

JILL at $36.32/share

Jul 11, 2024

Sale

JILL

$678.53K

JILL at $33.93/share

Jul 9, 2024

Sale

JILL

$294.13K

JILL at $29.41/share

Apr 4, 2024

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Claire Spofford make over time.

In 2023, Claire Spofford's total compensation reached $3.15 million. This included a base salary of $968,350 and performance-based incentives, with no bonuses awarded this year. In contrast, her 2022 total compensation was notably higher at $3.85 million, largely due to her strong performance bonuses based on company earnings. A key part of her initial compensation package included a $1.6 million sign-on bonus, highlighting her value to J.Jill when she joined. The compensation plan at J.Jill is crafted to motivate executives like Claire to meet specific performance goals, primarily measured by Adjusted EBITDA. Overall, her compensation reflects her leadership role and the challenges faced in the retail industry today.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$1.09M

Salary

$968.35K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract, retain, and motivate executives to achieve the company's performance goals while aligning their interests with those of shareholders.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was awarded in 2023.

Other

$117.59K

Board Justification

Includes 401(k) matching contributions, life insurance, housing stipend, and professional fees.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2023 that is not part of the stock grants.

Performance Metrics

Compensation is based on Adjusted EBITDA performance.

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Jim Scully

Ex-CEO of J.Jill

February 2020 - February 2021