David's Bridal CEO Kelly Cook lived on less than a $1,000 per month and worked two jobs to afford math classes at a junior college, she told The New York Times.

Kelly Cook grew up riding the poverty line, skipping a four-year college to help her mother with finances. She’s since held C-suite roles at DSW, Kmart, and now, David’s Bridal.

Kelly Cook, the CEO turning around business at David’s Bridal, says her job is “like being a wedding therapist, crisis negotiator and fairy godmother all rolled into one.” ...

Kelly Cook, the current president of brand, technology and finance, will take over as David’s CEO on April 1 and will become just the second woman in the company’s 75-year history to hold ...

CEO Kelly Cook wishes all students were required to work in the service industry for a year to gain more life experience. BY KAYLA WEBSTER, STAFF EDITOR. Jun 26, 2025. SHARE.

David’s Bridal is in the business of “dream-making,” according to new CEO Kelly Cook, and in this video she explains why leading the retailer represents a dream come true for her. She shares her ...