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Emma Grede Dropped Out of School at 16. Now the Skims Boss Runs a $4 Billion Empire — Here's How.

Sherin Shibu

created: May 20, 2025, 7:50 p.m. | updated: May 21, 2025, 6:59 p.m.

Emma Grede, 42, is a founding partner and chief product officer at Skims, a shapewear brand worth $4 billion. Related: Good American CEO Emma Grede Talks Management, Navigating Outside Noise, and Why You Should Always Stick to Your MissionNow, Grede is based in Los Angeles with her husband, Skims CEO Jens Grede, and their four children. I'm trying to unpack as much as the success that I've had, the mistakes that I've had. I'm the chief product officer in another company [Skims] where there are probably 400 people. Related: Kristin Cavallari and Emma Grede Reveal How They Built Brands That Stand Out in a Saturated Market — and the Secret Isn't Star Power

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