Carolyn Wright is Senior Vice President, Product and Planning at Holt Renfrew, Canada’s leading fashion and lifestyle destination. She leads all product categories comprehensive of the concession business which includes global luxury brands.
With more than 20 years of leadership experience across top brands like Adidas, Aritzia, and Joe Fresh, Carolyn brings deep expertise in brand development, retail strategy, and international growth. At Holt Renfrew, she leads a dynamic team shaping the company’s strategic roadmap and driving growth through customer-focused, sustainable, and inclusive product initiatives. Her leadership has been instrumental in evolving Holt Renfrew’s offering to reflect a more accessible, diverse, and responsible vision for modern Canadian luxury. Carolyn holds a BCOMM and an Accelerated MBA from Queen’s University. Passionate about mentorship and empowerment, she actively supports female and student programs and is part of Be Uninterrupted, a new network for women navigating career transitions. She also sits on the Board of Directors at Toronto’s Badminton and Racquet Club, contributing to its Sports Committee and DE&I Task Force. A former ski racer turned avid sports enthusiast, she now shares her love of athletics—and its life lessons—with her young son.