Women's clothier Chico's FAS Inc announced several key management promotions and two management additions as part of its continuing effort to position the Company for future growth:
Linda Costello has been promoted to Senior Vice President-Product Development. In this role, Costello is responsible for all phases of product development including trend and forecasting, and merchandising strategies for the Chico's brand. Costello joined the Company in May 2000 as Director of Product Development.
In November 2002, Costello was promoted to Vice President-Product Development. Prior to joining Chico's, Costello was Director of Product Development at the Lane Bryant division of Limited Brands Inc.
Rod Olson has been promoted to Senior Vice President –Operations of White House | Black Market. In this role, Olson oversees business operations for White House | Black Market including planning, allocation, forecasting, facilities, budgeting, expense control.
Charles McMurray has been promoted to Vice President–Production and Quality. McMurray is an accomplished textile professional with over 20 years experience in retail and production.
Prior to joining Chico's, McMurray served as Senior Production Director, Express and Senior Technical Director, Abercrombie & Fitch, within Mast Industries (Limited Group).
Phillip Morris has been promoted to Vice President–Media, Production and Budget.
Morris brings to Chico's an extensiveknowledge of the printing industry, having worked for several years with Current USA Inc as Director of Manufacturing and Creative Services, Director of Social Expressions – Business Division, and Director of Creative, Advertising and Merchandising. Prior to joining Current USA Inc, Morris spent twenty years with Laura Ashley as Director of Creative.