Emilie Arel is the President of Mitchell & Ness, a leading provider of high-quality vintage and lifestyle sports apparel. Sitting at the intersection of sports, culture, lifestyle, and fashion, Mitchell & Ness is a premium brand that is part of the Fanatics Commerce business.

With more than 20 years of experience within the direct to consumer, retail, and apparel space, Emilie joined Mitchell & Ness in 2025 from Casper where she served as President and CEO. She also held executive leadership positions at FullBeauty Brands, Quidsi Inc. (an Amazon subsidiary), Gap Inc., and Target Corporation, and has served as a Member of the Board of Directors for Macy’s since 2022. Emilie earned her MBAs from Columbia Business School and the University of California, Berkeley, and completed her undergraduate work at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is based in New York.