Torrid Announces Finance Leadership Update
Key Highlights
- ➤Paula Dempsey resigns as Torrid CFO to pursue another opportunity
- ➤Will Langley named interim CFO effective October 28, 2026
- ➤Dempsey remains CFO through mid-November for transition support
- ➤Langley brings 20 years of finance experience at Belk
Expert Statements
Lisa Harper, Chief Executive Officer of Torrid
“On behalf of everyone at Torrid, I want to thank Paula for her many contributions over the past several years, including her leadership of our store optimization efforts. She helped strengthen our financial foundation through disciplined capital allocation and expense management. We wish her well in her next endeavor.”
Lisa Harper, Chief Executive Officer of Torrid
“I am excited to welcome Will to Torrid. He is a seasoned finance leader whose breadth of experience and strategic contributions at Belk make him well suited to guide our finance organization. Having worked with Will for many years, I look forward to the perspective he will bring to Torrid as we continue to execute on our priorities.”
Will Langley, Interim Chief Financial Officer of Torrid
“I am pleased to join Torrid at this important time and look forward to working with Lisa and the leadership team.”
Torrid Holdings Inc. (“Torrid” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CURV), a direct-to-consumer apparel, intimates, and accessories brand in North America for women sizes 8 to 30, announced that Chief Financial Officer, Paula Dempsey, has resigned to pursue another opportunity. She will continue to serve in this role through mid-November to ensure a smooth transition.
The Company has appointed Will Langley as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective October 28, 2026. Mr. Langley brings 20 years of experience at Belk, where he served as Chief Financial Officer from January 2020 through May 2025. Before becoming CFO, he held a series of finance roles of increasing responsibility at Belk, including Vice President of Treasury and Finance and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.
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