Angela Ahrendts Parents: Meet Jean Ahrendts, Richard Ahrendts

Angela Ahrendts is an American businesswoman. She is the daughter of Jean Ahrendts and Richard Ahrendts.

Her father, Richard Ahrendts, was a businessman, and her mother, Jean, was a homemaker. Angela Ahrendts is best known for her tenure as the Senior Vice President of Retail at Apple Inc., a position she held from 2014 to 2019.

In this role, she oversaw Apple’s retail operations, including the design and management of Apple Stores worldwide. Ahrendts was instrumental in creating a customer-centric approach to retail, focusing on enhancing the overall experience for Apple’s customers and fostering a sense of community within Apple Stores.

Before joining Apple, Angela Ahrendts gained recognition for her successful leadership at Burberry, a British luxury fashion brand. She served as the CEO of Burberry from 2006 to 2014.

Under her guidance, Burberry experienced significant growth and transformation, expanding its global presence and revitalizing its brand image. Ahrendts was credited with modernizing Burberry’s digital strategy and leveraging technology to connect with customers and drive sales.

Ahrendts was ranked 25th in Forbes’ 2015 list of the world’s most powerful women, 9th on the BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour 100 Power List, and 29th in Fortune’s 2014 list of the world’s most powerful women in business.