Maria McClay is the Founder & CEO of 9 COMMONS, a fashion-forward fanwear brand dedicated to professional and collegiate women’s sports. With a mission to unite fans, empower athletes, and amplify visibility, 9 COMMONS is elevating women’s sports through story-driven, premium merchandise.
Maria brings 20+ years of global experience across Gucci, Google, and McKinsey. At Gucci, she rose to General Manager of Northern Europe, leading operations across nine countries. At Google, she built and led Fashion & Beauty teams in the U.S. and U.K., driving AI-powered personalization, sustainability, and retail innovation.
A recognized voice in fashion sustainability and digital innovation, Maria has spoken at the World Economic Forum, Copenhagen Fashion Summit, and World Retail Congress, with work featured in Vogue, Business of Fashion, and The Financial Times. She sits on the Advisory Board of Textile Exchange and mentors founders through the Harvard Rock Center and NY Fashion Tech Lab.
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Maria offers practical guidance on:
Scaling consumer and lifestyle brands
Driving digital innovation and AI in retail
Fundraising and crafting investor-ready pitches
Expanding into international markets, especially Europe
Building teams and culture in high-growth ventures
