We caught up with Robert Wallstrom, an experienced leader who is focused on positioning organizations for purpose-driven success. He is a retail executive with extensive brand management expertise, proven leadership abilities and a record of driving growth. As an advocate for the power of business to create positive influence and outcomes for people and communities, Wallstrom places a unique focus on building organizations with strong cultures that strive to positively impact all stakeholders.  Wallstrom has led Vera Bradley as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2013, successfully executing the company’s business transformation while also championing corporate social responsibility, associate engagement and philanthropy initiatives. Wallstrom expanded the Vera Bradley, Inc. portfolio in 2019 with the acquisition of lifestyle brand Pura Vida. He remains focused on building a company of purpose-driven, digitally native lifestyle brands.