Carter’s COO Brian Lynch to retire effective March 1

Carter’s announced that Brian Lynch, President & COO, has informed the company of his decision to retire effective March 1. Upon his retirement, Lynch will consult with the company and support the planned transition in leadership through February 2025. 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. 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. Krugman joined Carter’s merchandising team in 2007 and has held various leadership positions of increasing responsibility. Among other things, 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. 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.