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Dress for Success Worldwide Welcomes Joanie Bily as New CEO

On November 6, 2025, Dress for Success Worldwide, a leading global organization dedicated to empowering women in the workplace, announced the appointment of Joanie Bily as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Bily, who has been serving as the interim CEO and strategic advisor since June 2025, brings a wealth of experience in business leadership, strategic planning, and talent development.

As the new CEO, Bily is set to steer Dress for Success Worldwide towards greater global operations, international networks, and strategic initiatives. Her vision aligns with the organization's overarching goal: to support two million women worldwide in their professional journeys.

Erica Frontiero, Chair of the Board for Dress for Success Worldwide, shared her enthusiasm regarding Bily's leadership. "Joanie has injected a new focus, energy, and cohesion into our organization. She is inspiring our global community to boldly consider the future and pushing Dress for Success to achieve a deeper world impact. Her expertise in the employment sector and passion for advancing women's economic independence make her the perfect leader to guide the next chapter of our story," Frontiero said.

In her comments regarding her appointment, Bily expressed her pride in leading an organization committed to empowering women to reach their full potential. She said, "I am honored and proud to lead Dress for Success and continue the great work of empowering women and helping them achieve their dreams. Our global network, partners, and supporters change the lives of countless women every day. Together, we will expand our services, strengthen community connections, and pave sustainable pathways for women to thrive in both work and life."

Joanie Bily is highly regarded in the fields of workforce dynamics and talent strategy, often serving as a keynote speaker and contributing to media discussions. Her insights have been featured across various media outlets, including Fox Business, CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, PBS, as well as prestigious publications like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Newsweek, and U.S. News & World Report.

She is also the author of "Dive in D.E.E.P. Strategies to Advance Your Career, Find Balance, and Live Your Best Life" (2023) and has co-authored titles like "Together We Rise" and the upcoming "Rising with Courage," which focus on the stories and insights of female leaders.

About Dress for Success Worldwide

Founded in 1997, Dress for Success Worldwide aims to advance women in the workplace. The organization supports women by providing a global network, career attire, and development tools to help them achieve economic mobility. Since its inception, Dress for Success has operated with the vision of empowering women to thrive in work and life through its unique program model, which includes career guidance, dress support, and ongoing networking. Moreover, the organization offers career retraining, entrepreneurial support, sustainability initiatives, and health and wellness programs. With a strong community network of 130 affiliated agencies across 15 countries, it has helped over 1.3 million women. For more information, visit www.dressforsuccess.org.