Julianne Brown Meola

Julianne Brown Meola, Ph.D., serves as Vice President of Talent Management & Talent Acquisition at Bath & Body Works, where she leads enterprise-wide talent strategy for the specialty retail giant. With a doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Julianne brings a research-driven approach to building high-performing teams and leadership pipelines. Her career spans senior talent and organizational development roles at major consumer brands, giving her deep expertise in executive assessment, succession planning, and culture transformation. At Bath & Body Works, she plays a critical role in attracting top talent and developing the leadership bench that drives the company's continued growth across its 1,800+ stores. Julianne is recognized for her ability to blend academic rigor with practical business acumen, creating talent strategies that deliver measurable results.