Warby Parker has appointed former Macy’s executive Adrian Mitchell as chief financial officer, adding a veteran retail operator as the eyewear brand continues its expansion.
Mitchell most recently spent five years at Macy’s, joining as CFO in 2020 and taking on the additional role of COO in 2022.
He left the department store chain in April 2025 and is credited with modernizing its operations, including embedding AI-driven tools across the business.
He succeeds Steve Miller, who stepped down in October after nearly 15 years as Warby Parker’s CFO.
“Adrian is a strategic and transformative leader with a strong history of translating bold and innovative ideas into measurable results at world-class consumer businesses,” said co-founder and co-CEO Dave Gilboa.
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He said Mitchell’s financial discipline and operating expertise will support the company’s retail and product expansion while driving profitable growth at scale.
Before Macy’s, Mitchell was a managing director and partner at Boston Consulting Group. He also served as CEO of Arhaus for one year and held senior leadership roles at Crate & Barrel Holdings, including CFO, COO and interim CEO.
Mitchell currently sits on the board of Stanley Black & Decker, serving on its audit and finance and pension committees, and previously served on REI’s board.
“I have long admired Warby Parker’s visionary brand, relentless focus on customer experience, and history of innovation,” Mitchell said, adding that he aims to help drive long-term, sustainable growth while expanding access to vision care.
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