Jennifer Hyman

Entrepreneur

American New Rochelle, New York

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Quick Info

ProfessionEntrepreneur
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceNew Rochelle, New York
Date of Birth24/08/1980
Age45 years

Latest News about Jennifer Hyman

15/05/2026

Jennifer Hyman stepped down as CEO, President, and Board member of Rent the Runway on May 15, 2026, after leading the company for 17 years. She will remain an advisor to the company through January 2027 to ensure a seamless transition, while Teri Bariquit, a former Nordstrom executive and current board member, was appointed Interim CEO and President.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameJennifer Hyman
Famous AsCo-Founder and Former CEO of Rent the Runway

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorMoss Green
Hair ColorLight Ash Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNew Rochelle High School, New Rochelle, New York
College/University
  • Harvard University
  • Harvard Business School
Qualifications
  • BA in Social Studies (2002)
  • M.B.A. (2009)

Personal Life

ReligionNot Known
EthnicityWhite American

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsPeter Mack
Marriage Date09/09/2017

Family

HusbandBenjamin Stauffer (Television Editor)
Children
  • Aurora
  • Selene
Parents
FatherDov Hyman
MotherLinda Hyman
Siblings
  • Josh Hyman
  • Becky Leader

Career

Awards, Honors, Achievements
  • Honored Fortune Magazine’s “Trailblazers 2013”, “Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs”, “40 Under 40”, Forbes Magazine’s “Disruptors 2013”, Crain’s New York Business “40 Under 40”, Fast Company’s “Most Influential Women in Technology”, Fashionista.com’s “Most Influential People in New York Fashion
  • Rent the Runway named to CNBC’s “Disruptor 50” and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list multiple times
  • Board member of The EstĂ©e Lauder Companies Inc. and supervisory board of Zalando SE
  • Founding Member of the NYSE Board Advisory Council
  • Member of the Women.nyc Advisory Board
  • Member of the Launch with GS Advisory Council for Goldman Sachs
  • Led Rent the Runway to go public in 2021 as the first company with a female founder/CEO, COO, and CFO
  • Named to TIME Top 100 Most Influential People List
Companies Worked at
  • IMG
  • Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide
  • WeddingChannel.com
Entrepreneurial InitiativeLaunched Rent the Runway Foundation to inspire female entrepreneurs

Favourites

Favorite Food(s)
  • Spaghetti Bolognese
  • Pasta
Favorite ActressOprah Winfrey
Favorite SingerBeyoncé
Favorite BookOne More Thing: Stories and other Stories
Favorite DestinationNew York

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/Jenn_RTR
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hyman-14970017

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Met one of Rent the Runway's co-founders while at Harvard Business School.
2. Successfully managed a team known for its high level of diversity.
3. Helped grow Rent the Runway to serve more than 4 million members and partner with 250+ prestigious designer brands.
4. Secured over $190 million in venture capital funding for business expansion.
5. Was featured on popular TV shows including NBC's Today and ABC's Good Morning America.
6. Decided to call off a wedding with an ex-boyfriend.
7. Found spouse Benjamin Stauffer through online dating.
8. Received BA from Harvard University cum laude.
9. Lives in Brooklyn, New York.
10. Co-founded Rent the Runway in November 2008 after her sister spent thousands on a wedding dress worn only once.
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