GM, US Fashion
eBay
Garry Thaniel is General Manager of US Fashion at eBay. Prior to his current role, Thaniel served as General Manager of eBay Canada and eBay’s Global General Manager of Sneakers and Streetwear where he drove innovation, growth and unique consumer experiences.
With 20+ years of experience as a business executive in the retail sector and management consulting, Thaniel’s expertise in balancing strategic planning and tactical execution led him to be the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Instride for their retail and consumer goods sectors. Prior to Instride, Thaniel served as CEO of ONA Designs International, LLC, a purveyor of fine bags and accessories for the photography, creative professional and travel marketplace. He has also held several leadership roles with Sears Holding Corporation, The Grayson Group, GS1, AT Kearney, and Macy’s. His career started at Lord & Taylor where he helped launch several new brands, including Lilly Pulitzer, Eileen Fisher, Tommy Bahama and more.
Thaniel is an alumnus from Harvard Business School and Bucknell University where he is still an active member of the Bucknell University Trustee Board and Harvard Business School Alumni Board of Directors.
Monday Jan 12
11:30am - 12:00pm
B-Stock Stage
Resale is no longer a side hustle – it’s a serious growth engine. This session dives into how retailers and manufacturers are capitalizing on the booming secondhand market to drive revenue, attract new customers, and extend product life cycles. From owned resale channels to third-party partnerships and peer-to-peer platforms, learn the models that are working and the strategies that are scaling. Hear how smart pricing, inventory grading, and seamless integration are turning gently used goods into profitable, brand-building opportunities.
