Chris Cramer currently serves as executive vice president and general manager for Bath & Body Works Direct, the internet business unit of Bath & Body Works, a multibillion dollar retailer and division of L Brands. Chris joined L Brands in 2001 and has held a variety of leadership roles within corporate and brand management, including executive vice president, merchandise planning & allocation and customer marketing insights, and senior vice president and chief financial officer for Bath & Body Works.

Prior to joining L Brands, Chris worked in financial management roles with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). He started his career with Andersen Consulting (Accenture) in systems integration consulting.

Chris holds an M.B.A. from the Johnson School at Cornell University and serves on the school’s Dean’s Leadership Committee. He also serves on the University of Michigan LSA Dean’s Advisory Council and the Economics Leadership Council. He resides in Columbus, OH with his wife and two children.

More Information about Economics@Work:
In Economics@Work, undergraduates are offered a regular opportunity to interact with alumni from the Department of Economics. Economics@Work is intended for students who are interested in learning about a variety of career opportunities for economics majors. Freshmen and sophomores may use this class to explore whether an economics major best suits their interests and goals. Juniors and seniors who are economics majors will benefit from the information and networking opportunities.