Billy May

Billy May is CEO of Brooklinen, a leading lifestyle brand for the home. He has guided the company through a founder transition, setting its strategy for profitable growth while evolving the brand, leadership team, and operating model to build a more scaled, enduring consumer business.

Over three decades, he has built and transformed consumer businesses across apparel, footwear, home, and luxury, with a focus on digital innovation, brand growth, and customer experience. Previously, he held executive roles at Urban Outfitters, J.Crew, Sur La Table, Abercrombie & Fitch, and adidas.

A fourth-generation retailer, Billy serves on the National Retail Federation Board of Directors, advises Wharton’s Baker Retailing Center and 35 West Group, and was recognized by the NRF Foundation as one of five leaders shaping the future of retail in 2026.

He holds a BA with honors and distinction from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.