Bill has also served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Tween Brands Inc and has held various senior-level executive positions at Gap Inc.
"Bill brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position," said Sharen Turney, president and chief executive officer of Victoria's Secret.
"He has an established record of successfully managing all aspects of operations, finance, marketing and sales, and stores. He is a results-oriented leader with a proven ability to lead business, technology and corporate culture change in highly competitive business environments."