Michael D. Casey
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Michael D. Casey joined the Company in 1993 as Vice President of Finance. Mr. Casey was named Senior Vice President of Finance in 1997, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 1998, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2003, and Chief Executive Officer in 2008. Mr. Casey became a Director in 2008 and was named Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2009. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Casey was a Senior Manager with Price Waterhouse LLP, a predecessor firm to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Lisa A. Fitzgerald
Executive Vice President and Brand Leader of OshKosh B’gosh
Lisa A. Fitzgerald joined the Company in 2010 as Executive Vice President and Brand Leader for OshKosh B’gosh. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Fitzgerald was with Lands’ End, Inc., a specialty apparel division of Sears Holdings Corporation, having served most recently as Executive Vice President of Merchandising, Design, and Creative, and as Interim President in 2008. Prior to Lands’ End, Inc., Ms. Fitzgerald worked for Gymboree as Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for its Baby product line.
Greg Foglesong
Senior Vice President of Marketing
Greg Foglesong joined the Company in 2010 as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Prior to joining the Company, Greg was the Vice President of Marketing and Direct-To-Consumer at Spanx, Inc., a leading woman’s apparel company. Prior to Spanx, Greg worked with The Home Depot where he was General Manager of Home Depot Direct. Greg started his career with General Electric and gained additional experience at The Boston Consulting Group where he focused on building eCommerce strategies for his clients.
Brendan M. Gibbons
Senior Vice President of Legal & Corporate Affairs, General Counsel and Secretary
Brendan M. Gibbons joined the Company in 2004 as Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary. In 2008, Mr. Gibbons’ role was expanded to include the Company’s corporate compliance department and in 2009, its social responsibility and consumer relations departments. In 2010, Mr. Gibbons was promoted to Senior Vice President of Legal & Corporate Affairs, General Counsel, and Secretary. Mr. Gibbons joined the Company from Ropes & Gray LLP where, among other responsibilities, he counseled private and public companies on governance, compliance, and general corporate and securities matters.
Brian J. Lynch
Executive Vice President & Brand Leader of Carter’s
Brian J. Lynch joined the Company in 2005 as Vice President of our Baby product line. In 2007, his role was expanded to take on responsibility for the Company’s Sleepwear product line. Mr. Lynch was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2008, assuming responsibility for the Company’s Playwear product line as well as for Carter’s brand marketing. In 2009, Mr. Lynch was promoted to Executive Vice President and Brand Leader for Carter’s. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Lynch was with The Walt Disney Company for nine years in various merchandising, brand management, and strategy roles in the Disney Parks & Resorts division. Prior to Disney, Mr. Lynch worked for Champion Products, a division of Sara Lee Corporation.
James Petty
President Retail Stores
James C. Petty joined the Company in 2007 as President of Retail Stores. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Petty served as President and Chief Executive Officer of PureBeauty, Inc. from 2005 to 2006. From 1997 to 2004, Mr. Petty held various positions at Tween Brands, Inc., formerly Too, Inc., including President, General Manager—Limited Too Division, Executive Vice President, Stores and Real Estate; Senior Vice President, Stores; and Vice President, Stores, Limited Too Division. Prior to 1997, Mr. Petty held various positions at Gap, Inc.
Richard F. Westenberger
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Richard F. Westenberger joined the Company in 2009 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Westenberger served as Vice President of Corporate Finance and Treasurer of Hewitt Associates, Inc. from 2006 to 2008. Prior to Hewitt, Mr. Westenberger was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Lands’ End, Inc., a specialty apparel division of Sears Holdings Corporation. During his ten years at Sears, Mr. Westenberger held various other senior financial management positions, including Vice President of Corporate Planning and Analysis and Vice President of Investor Relations. Prior to Sears, Mr. Westenberger was with Kraft Foods, Inc. He began his career at Price Waterhouse LLP, a predecessor firm to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, and is a certified public accountant.
Charles E. Whetzel, Jr.
Executive Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer
Charles E. Whetzel, Jr. joined the Company in 1992 as Executive Vice President of Operations. Mr. Whetzel was promoted to Executive Vice President of Manufacturing in 1997, Executive Vice President of Global Sourcing in 2000, and Executive Vice President and Chief Sourcing Officer in 2005. In 2010, Mr. Whetzel was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. Mr. Whetzel began his career at Aileen, Inc. in 1971 in the Quality function and was later promoted to Vice President of Apparel. Following Aileen, Inc., Mr. Whetzel held positions of increased responsibility with Health-Tex, Inc., Mast Industries, Inc., and Wellmade Industries, Inc. In 1988, Mr. Whetzel joined Bassett-Walker, Inc. and was later promoted to Vice President of Manufacturing for The HD Lee Company, Inc.
Jill Wilson
Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Development
Jill A. Wilson joined the Company in 2009 as Vice President of Human Resources. In 2010, Ms. Wilson was promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Development. Ms. Wilson joined the Company after more than 20 years with The May Company and Macy’s. While at Macy’s, Ms. Wilson held various Human Resources positions of increasing responsibility, including Group Vice President of Human Resources. Ms. Wilson has extensive experience in a broad range of human resources disciplines, including talent management, organizational development, compensation, and talent acquisition.
