Carter’s, Inc. Announces Leadership Changes
12 Enero 2024 - 5:45AM
Business Wire
- President & Chief Operating Officer Brian J. Lynch to
retire after more than 18 years with the Company
- Executive Vice President, Retail and Chief Merchandising
Officer Kendra D. Krugman to become Chief Creative and Growth
Officer
- Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Richard
F. Westenberger to assume additional responsibilities of Chief
Operating Officer
Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE: CRI), the largest branded marketer in
North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children,
today announced that Brian Lynch, President & Chief Operating
Officer, has informed the Company of his decision to retire
effective March 1, 2024. Upon his retirement, Mr. Lynch will
consult with the Company and support the planned transition in
leadership through February 2025.
“Brian has been an exceptional leader and contributor to our
growth over his long career with Carter’s. He has led many areas of
our Company, including product design and merchandising, our
retail, wholesale and international businesses, and the development
of our supply chain and operational capabilities,” said Michael D.
Casey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Brian has been a
highly valued advisor to me, our Leadership Team, and our Board of
Directors. I am grateful for his many contributions and years of
service to Carter’s.”
“We are fortunate to have a depth of long tenured and highly
experienced leaders at Carter’s to support this transition in
leadership,” added Mr. Casey. “Today, we are announcing our plan to
expand the scope of responsibilities for Kendra Krugman and Richard
Westenberger, two proven, experienced leaders who each possess a
deep understanding of our business and marketplace.”
Effective March 1, 2024, Kendra Krugman, Executive Vice
President, Retail and Chief Merchandising Officer, will be promoted
to Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Creative and Growth
Officer. Ms. Krugman will continue to lead the Company’s product
design, merchandising, and retail teams. Additionally, she will
collaborate with the Company’s Leadership Team to develop
value-creating growth opportunities. Ms. Krugman joined Carter’s
merchandising team in 2007 and has held various leadership
positions of increasing responsibility. Among other things, Ms.
Krugman led the development and growth of Carter’s Exclusive Brands
sold through Target, Walmart, and Amazon.
Effective March 1, 2024, Richard Westenberger, Executive Vice
President & Chief Financial Officer, will be promoted to Senior
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief
Operating Officer, with added responsibility for the Company’s
supply chain operations. Mr. Westenberger joined Carter’s in 2009
as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer and
currently leads the Company’s finance, information technology, real
estate, and enterprise risk management organizations.
Ms. Krugman and Mr. Westenberger will report directly to Mr.
Casey.
About Carter’s, Inc.
Carter’s, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America
of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. The Company
owns the Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh brands, two of the most
recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold through
over 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada,
and Mexico and online at www.carters.com, www.oshkosh.com,
www.cartersoshkosh.ca, and www.carters.com.mx. Carter’s is the
largest supplier of young children’s apparel to the largest
retailers in North America. Its brands are sold in leading
department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers
domestically and internationally. The Company’s Child of Mine brand
is available at Walmart, its Just One You brand is available at
Target, and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon. The
Company also owns Little Planet, a brand focused on organic fabrics
and sustainable materials, and Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand
for families with young children. Carter’s is headquartered in
Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information may be found at
www.carters.com.
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