Maarten Jager

Maarten Jager is a seasoned finance executive with extensive experience across various industries, currently serving as a Member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee at JOANN Stores since October 2024. Jager holds the positions of Sr. Advisor of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Mattress Firm since February 2020, notably refinancing DIP debt with a $550 million Term Loan B. Previous roles include Chief Financial Officer at PriceSmart, Senior Vice President of Finance at Walmart, and Chief Financial Officer at Sam's Club, overseeing significant revenue streams. Jager's tenure at Diageo N.A. included roles as CFO and SVP, where leadership resulted in substantial cost efficiencies and successful large-scale restructuring efforts. Educational qualifications include an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, a Master of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Stanford University, and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan.