Liz Claiborne adds Daniel Carp to Board of Directors
10 Mar '06
2 min read
Women's clothing retailer and maker Liz Claiborne Inc has elected Daniel Carp to the company's Board of Directors.
Carp's election brings the number of Directors to eleven. His initial term as Director will expire at the 2006 annual meeting of stockholders.
Carp retired as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Eastman Kodak (Kodak) on June 1st 2005 and December 31st 2005, respectively. He had held these positions since 2000. During his tenure at Kodak, he served in numerous executive positions and spent nearly ten years overseeing international operations.
In 1997, he was elected to the Kodak Board of Directors. He served as President from 1997 to 2003; and as Chief Operating Officer from 1997-2000. He is also on the Board of Directors of Texas Instruments Incorporated, a consumer electronics company, and Norfolk Southern Corp., a freight transportation company.
Paul Charron, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Liz Claiborne Inc, said, "Dan's perspective as a general manager is particularly relevant to our management approach and will be helpful as we navigate the uncertainties inherent in our industry. His experience managing an American brand overseas is also welcome as we continue to strengthen our international presence. I am confident he will be a terrific resource for the company and its stockholders."
Carp is a member of The Business Council and MIT Sloan Dean's Advisory Council, as well as the board of trustees of the George Eastman House.
Liz Claiborne Inc designs and markets an extensive range of branded women's and men's apparel, accessories and fragrance products.
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