Ranu Coleman

CMO Azazie

A seasoned marketing and communications leader with deep experience in the retail/fashion space, Ranu Coleman serves as Chief Marketing Officer for Azazie, the direct-to-consumer company focused on high-quality, custom-fit, affordable bridesmaid dresses and wedding gowns.  Joining Azazie in February 2018, Coleman leads the marketing team in implementing brand strategy, driving awareness of Azazie’s product offerings and engaging consumers with the brand.

Previously Coleman was director of marketing for a cutting-edge tech company, following a year as senior program manager consultant, store design for Sephora, where she led the rollout of a new urban location prototype, Sephora Studio.  From 2013-15 Coleman served as manager, brand marketing for equestrian footwear and apparel brand Ariat International after a similar post for Dreamwear where, for five years, her responsibilities included negotiating and shepherding strategic partnerships with national brands including Nicole Miller, Skinnygirl by Bethany Frankel, Playboy, XOXO and Laura Ashley.

Coleman began her career as a brand manager for Earthbound LLC and received her bachelor’s degree in political science from UC Irvine and professional designation program-visual communications degree from Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM).  Ranu Coleman is married with one child and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.