08-08-2025
Jason McNary Adds CEO To Title
Jason McNary, a seasoned veteran of the jewelry industry, has been named CEO of PDPAOLA. Signet has a minority stake in the firm, which is taking an aggressive approach to the U.S. and Canadian markets. PDPAOLA has also opened stores in Beijing and Saudi Arabia and has unveiled locations across Europe over the last six months.
In addition, WOC Retail Alliance (WOCRA), a global non-profit organization focusing on closing the leadership and pay gap for women of color in the retail industry, appointed McNary to its Board of Directors. He's the first male board member and brings over 25 years of global fashion experience to the organization.
McNary's previous roles include president at Brandon Blackwood, CEO of UNOde50, and president at agnes b. McNary has also held executive positions with Hoss Intropia, B.C.B.G. Max Azria, and Abercrombie & Fitch. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, McNary has served as CEO and president of the Americas, leading commercial strategies and retail organizations from Canada to Brazil and the Caribbean.
His expertise spans retail, e-commerce, wholesale, franchise, travel, and licensing across all categories. 'I am honored to join the WOCRA Board of Directors,' said McNary. 'I look forward to contributing to the organization's important work in advancing leadership and financial equity in the retail industry.'
McNary also serves on the Board of Directors of Faherty Brand, Calypso St. Barth, and Ansea.
Calypso recently unveiled its summer collection, a season shaped by a 'longing for simplicity, spontaneity, and beauty found in unexpected moments — an homage to the brand's birthplace of St. Barth's, where life moves slowly and style feels instinctive,' said Kelsea Adair, designer of Calypso St. Barth.
'We looked to the quiet charm of coastal villages, the layered textures of artisan markets, and the warmth of well-worn travel memories,' Adair said. 'The collection reflects a lifestyle that blurs the lines between day and night, land and sea — where personal style feels collected, intuitive, and full of ease. It's a modern expression of escape, grounded in heritage but made for today's woman in motion.
'The Summer 2025 collection is a return to Calypso St. Barth's roots — embracing the carefree elegance of its French Caribbean origins with vibrant colors, joyful prints, and effortlessly feminine silhouettes," Adair added. 'Elevated natural fabrics like cotton, linen, and artisanal novelty knits bring a sense of laid-back luxury to pieces designed for sun-soaked escapes and everyday wanderlust.'
