Libby Fitzgerald
Duke University
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Libby Fitzgerald, the Founder and CEO of Sea Star Beachwear, has 9.8 years of experience in the industry. She is the founder and CEO of Sea Star Beachwear, a water-friendly shoe and accessories brand. With a background in luxury branding, Fitzgerald's goal was to create the ultimate resort and summer water sport shoe and lifestyle brand for men, women, and children. She also has experience in PR executive roles and has founded Greyledge Farm in Litchfield County, CT. Libby's passion for creating beautiful, high-quality products and her love of traveling make her a valuable asset in the industry.
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Libby Fitzgerald , Founder and CEO of Sea Star Beachwear, launched the water-friendly shoe and accessories brand in the summer of 2015. Filling a void in the market for a versatile and stylish water shoe, Fitzgerald created one that she, her friends, and other chic travelers would love to wear. Utilizing her expertise in luxury branding, Fitzgerald’s goal was to create the ultimate resort and summer water sport shoe and lifestyle brand for men, women, and children.Fitzgerald’s background in luxury goods marketing taught her the importance of a quality product and simplicity of design. After graduating from Duke University and moving to New York City, Fitzgerald joined Hermès and worked as a PR executive for many years, overseeing press relations and the opening of several freestanding stores. After taking time to raise a family, she and her husband founded Greyledge Farm in Litchfield County, CT. Specializing in all-natural, pasture-raised beef, pork, and poultry, the farm served restaurants, specialty shops and individual customers throughout the tri-state area. Though the brands were very different, in both roles she understood the customer wanted a product that is classic, high quality, and beautifully functional.With an affinity for warm-weather climates, the Fitzgerald family often vacationed at destinations where the beaches were rocky and full of coral. It was here Fitzgerald discovered a white space in the market for a quality, functional water shoe that was attractive enough to also wear to lunch, around town, and boating. At the time, the only water shoe option was the poorly-constructed black mesh variety. Tired of her three teenage sons’ disapproving looks when she wore these “ugly” water shoes, Fitzgerald researched fashionable alternatives and found there were none.Re-imagining the timeless espadrille design with a quick-drying neoprene upper and non-skid, non-marking deck shoe sole, Fitzgerald developed the Beachcomber Espadrille. Launching Sea Star Beachwear, she returned to the workforce as an entrepreneur, successfully combining her passion for creating and marketing beautiful, quality products and her love of traveling. To date, the company has sold over 100,000 pairs of espadrilles.Fitzgerald was recognized in October, 2019 by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs at its annual Builders and Innovators Summit in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Founder | Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Retail Apparel and Fashion
Libby Fitzgerald's Professional Milestones
- Chief Executive Officer (2014-01-01~): Transformed company culture, driving growth and achieving regulatory compliance across all departments.
- Founder | Chief Executive Officer (2014-01-01~): Established a successful and sustainable business, fostering a culture of leadership and success.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
1981-1985Certification
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Jessika Goncalves
chief operating officer at sea star beachwear
Hillary Hall
director of sales & brand partnerships | business development
Colleen Napolitano
Communications | Marketing | Graphic Design
Jerry Sterritt
Manager Wholesale Sales
vidhya kamdar
creative director at sea star beachwear
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