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“The RealReal has been a true force and innovator in resale for the fashion industry, and I’m proud to see Julie champion diversity and female empowerment across the team and the broader industry,” said Emma Grede. “Diversity and inclusivity have always been of utmost importance to me and my work and I’m thrilled to be joining The RealReal’s board of directors to continue driving change in its next growth phase.”

Katz and Grede join Chairperson Julie Wainwright and the rest of The RealReal’s existing board members: Caretha Colemen, Principal of Coleman Consulting; Carol Melton, CEO and Founder of Adeft Capital; Gilbert L. (Chip) Baird III, Co-Founder and Partner of PWP Growth Equity; James R. Miller, Chief Technology Officer of Wayfair; Michael A. Kumin, Managing Partner of Great Hill Equity Partners; Niki Leondakis, President of The Wolff Resident Experience Company; and Rob Krolik, General Partner and Chief Financial Officer of Burst Capital.

In another milestone moment, the company has also promoted former Chief Operating Officer Rati Levesque to the role of President. As The RealReal’s first employee, Levesque has been a critical part of building the business since day one. Having led the company’s merchandising team, then expanded her focus to include operations, she has a deep understanding of the business from every perspective. The RealReal’s Chief Revenue Officer will now report to Levesque, allowing the company to more tightly couple consignor servicing with its brick-and-mortar rollout—an important element in its work to provide a unified, cross-channel consignor experience.

“Rati has been an integral part of The RealReal’s success since the very beginning,” continued Wainwright. “Her clear vision and strategic leadership are powerful assets that will be tremendously valuable as we enter our next phase of growth.”

About The RealReal, Inc.
The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 20 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. We do all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as handling shipping and customer service. At our 13 retail locations, including our eight shoppable stores, customers can sell, meet with our experts and receive free valuations.