Experience

Angela Gearhart

Transforming Brands. Elevating Experiences. Driving Growth.

EXperience

Brand Transformation & Experiential Retail Leader

Angela Gearhart is a visionary leader in brand transformation, retail innovation, and experiential marketing, with a track record of redefining consumer engagement. Over two decades at Sleep Number, she played a pivotal role in its evolution from a $300M mattress retailer to a $2B+ sleep technology brand.

As Vice President of Connected Brand Experience, Angela led 2,000+ store remodels and new builds, delivering sales per location 3X the industry average while maintaining cost efficiency on a $500M capital investment. She pioneered integrated experiential retailing, launching AR/VR shopping, proprietary immersive technology, and retail media networks—revolutionizing how consumers shop for sleep.

Beyond retail, Angela drove high-profile brand activations, securing Sleep Number’s decade-long presence at CES, generating 2B+ media impressions per event, and spearheading the first-ever Super Bowl sleep experience, reaching 1.5B+ consumers per event.

Her leadership extends beyond strategy—she is deeply committed to team development, designing a career framework and mentorship program that increased team tenure to 10+ years. As Senior Director of Retail & Brand Experience, she led the go-to-market strategy for the 360 Smart Bed, developed a 35,000+ event brand activation program, and generated 1M+ leads and $300M+ in revenue.

Angela also transformed the team member experience, partnering with HGA architects to lead the design of Sleep Number’s new 250,000 sq. ft. headquarters, successfully relocating 1,000 employees in under nine months while meeting a $30M budget.

With 35+ years of expertise spanning retail, agency, and brand-side strategy—including roles at Rainforest Cafe, Entolo, and Pet Food Warehouse—Angela has shaped immersive retail experiences across specialty stores, large-scale environments, and direct-to-consumer brands. Her ability to seamlessly integrate digital and physical experiences continues to redefine how consumers interact with brands

Retail experience honored with +30 Design / Innovation / Technology awards

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CO-FounDER GREENDOG BOTANICS

Founded in 2020, GreenDog Botanics was born from a deep passion for canine health and well-being. As a purpose-driven direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand, we are committed to providing 100% natural, high-quality products designed to support the wellness of dogs at every stage of life.

Co-founder Angela Gearhart leads the vision and strategy behind GreenDog Botanics, overseeing business development, branding, product innovation, and go-to-market execution. With a strong background in brand transformation and retail experience, she has successfully established and scaled retail, marketplace, and wholesale distribution channels, ensuring our products are accessible to pet owners who seek the very best for their companions.

At GreenDog Botanics, we believe EVERY DOG DESERVES 100% NATURAL RELIEF FOR A LONG, HAPPY + HEALTHY LIFE.

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ADVISORY boardS

Health, wellness and human performance company

Becoming provides a fast-tracked, intensive experience focused on profound personal development, helping leaders achieve personalized wellness, transformational growth, confidence, and self-awareness.

Consumer-centric technology company

IrisCX is a secure, end-to-end, enterprise-level video channel combining digital convenience with expert, in-person consultation,

University of Minnesota

Omni-channel retail industry publication leader

As the only design museum in the Upper Midwest, the Goldstein Museum of Design seeks to elevate design by generating awareness, promoting understanding, and sustaining its value for generations to come.

Omni-channel retail industry publication leader

Retail thought leaders helping to shape the industry in new ways every day. As members of the Retail TouchPoints Advisory Board, they are working together to share best practices and help overcome challenges.

Angela Gearhart

Transforming Brands. Elevating Experiences. Driving Growth.

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Brand Transformation & Experiential Retail Leader

I have had the opportunity to work directly with Angela for the past 7 years as a client and my mentor. Angela has helped me learn, grow, and understand strategy from an entirely different light. Her tips on leadership has changed my entire perspective on how to lead and I now implement them daily.

CO-FounDER GREENDOG BOTANICS

ADVISORY boardS

Health, wellness and human performance company

Consumer-centric technology company

University of Minnesota

Omni-channel retail industry publication leader

Omni-channel retail industry publication leader

Omni-channel retail industry publication leader

Omni-channel retail industry publication leader

Omni-channel retail industry publication leader

EDUCATION

Angela Gearhart

Transforming Brands. Elevating Experiences. Driving Growth.

35+

35,000+

3500+

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35,000+

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35,000+

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35,000+

EXperience

Brand Transformation & Experiential Retail Leader

I have had the opportunity to work directly with Angela for the past 7 years as a client and my mentor. Angela has helped me learn, grow, and understand strategy from an entirely different light. Her tips on leadership has changed my entire perspective on how to lead and I now implement them daily.

CO-FounDER GREENDOG BOTANICS

ADVISORY boardS

Health, wellness and human performance company

Consumer-centric technology company

University of Minnesota

Omni-channel retail industry publication leader

Omni-channel retail industry publication leader

Omni-channel retail industry publication leader

Omni-channel retail industry publication leader

Omni-channel retail industry publication leader

EDUCATION

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