leadership team

Michael D. Casey joined Carter’s 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. Prior to joining Carter’s, Mr. Casey worked for Price Waterhouse LLP, a predecessor firm to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”), from 1982 to 1993.

Kendra D. Krugman joined Carter’s in 2007 as Manager, Merchandising. Ms. Krugman was named Director, Merchandising in 2008, Vice President Sales and Merchandising, Mass Channel in 2012, Senior Vice President Carter’s Brands and Licensing in 2016, Executive Vice President, Merchandising & Design in July 2018, Executive Vice President, Retail and Chief Merchandising Officer in March 2023, and Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Creative & Growth Officer in March 2024. Prior to joining Carter’s, Ms. Krugman held positions at The Gap, Inc. and French Connection Group.

Richard F. Westenberger joined Carter’s in 2009 as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, and was appointed Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer in March 2024. Mr. Westenberger’s responsibilities include management of Carter’s finance, enterprise risk management, supply chain, real estate, and information technology functions. Prior to joining Carter’s, Mr. Westenberger served as Vice President of Corporate Finance and Treasurer of Hewitt Associates, Inc. from 2006 to 2008. From 1996 to 2006, Mr. Westenberger held various senior financial management positions at Sears Holdings Corporation and its predecessor organization, Sears, Roebuck and Co., including Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Lands’ End, Inc., Vice President of Corporate Planning & 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.

Julie A. D’Emilio joined Carter’s in 2006 as Vice President of Sales. Ms. D’Emilio was named Senior Vice President of Sales in 2013, and then Executive Vice President, Sales in 2016. In 2020, Ms. D’Emilio was appointed Executive Vice President, Global Sales. Prior to joining Carter’s, Ms. D’Emilio was with Calvin Klein Jeans, a division of The Warnaco Group, Inc., in various management positions, including Executive Vice President of Juniors’ and Girls, and Vice President of the Women’s Division. Ms. D’Emilio began her career with Liz Claiborne Inc. and also worked for London Fog Industries, Inc. and Jones Apparel Group, a predecessor of The Jones Group, Inc.

Jeffrey M. Jenkins joined Carter’s in 2019 as Executive Vice President, Global Marketing. From July 2017 to July 2019, Mr. Jenkins was with CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., the parent company of the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s fast food restaurant brands, serving most recently as Global Chief Digital Officer and previously as Chief Marketing Officer. From June 2015 to July 2017, Mr. Jenkins was with Whole Foods Market, Inc. as Vice President, Digital Marketing & Channel Activation and Vice President, Digital Strategy & Marketing. From 2008 to June 2015, Mr. Jenkins was with Yum! Brands, Inc. in marketing roles of increasing responsibility.

Benjamin L. Pivar joined Carter’s in 2015 as Vice President Information Technology (IT) Supply Chain. Mr. Pivar was named Vice President Retail IT in 2017, Vice President & Chief Information Officer in 2018, and Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer in 2019. Prior to joining Carter’s, Mr. Pivar spent 12 years at Capgemini, most recently as Senior Vice President, North America Retail Lead.

Antonio D. Robinson joined Carter’s in 2010 as Vice President, Associate General Counsel. Mr. Robinson was named Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer in 2019; Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility in 2020; and Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary, Corporate Social Responsibility & Chief Compliance Officer in 2023. Prior to joining Carter’s, Mr. Robinson was a shareholder and attorney in private practice in the Atlanta office of Littler Mendelson P.C.

Karen G. Smith joined Carter’s in 2022 as Executive Vice President, Supply Chain. From 2019 to 2022, Ms. Smith was with Kontoor Brands, inc. (“Kontoor”), serving most recently as Executive Vice President of Supply Chain and previously as Vice President of Global Supply Chain Operations, a role she assumed after Kontoor’s 2019 spinoff from V.F. Corporation. From 2014 to 2019, she was with V.F. Corporation in various management positions, including Vice President, Supply Chain Operations, Americas East. Prior to V.F. Corporation, Ms. Smith worked for Jockey International in supply chain leadership roles of increasing responsibility.

Jill A. Wilson joined Carter’s in 2009 as Vice President of Human Resources. In 2010, Ms. Wilson was promoted to Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Talent Development. Ms. Wilson joined Carter’s after more than 20 years with The May Company and Macy’s, Inc. While at Macy’s, Ms. Wilson held various human resource positions of increasing responsibility, including Group Vice President of Human Resources. Ms. Wilson has extensive experience in a broad range of human resource disciplines including global talent management, organizational development, learning and development, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and merger integration.