Bill Chandler is the Vice President of Communications for global retailer lululemon.
Mr. Chandler is a purpose-driven leader with a track record of enabling consumer brands to expand around the world and successfully navigate challenging situations. His responsibilities include consumer public relations, corporate communications and crisis management, executive communications, and employee engagement. He joined lululemon as a consultant in early 2018 and took his current role in July 2020.
Prior to joining lululemon full-time, Mr. Chandler founded and led his consulting firm, Chandler Public Affairs, where he helped a range of companies and leaders successfully build and protect their brand and reputation. Previously, he led communications at Gap Inc. for more than a decade and held senior communications roles at Western Union and Charles Schwab.
He began his career in public service as a top aide to U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein and former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley. He earned his B.A. from the University of Southern California and resides with his family in Palo Alto. He enjoys playing tennis and participating in 10K runs.
Mr. Chandler serves on the Board of Trustees for the Institute for Public Relations, a non-profit organization.