Chico's new COO to focus on logistics & supply chain functions
02 Aug '05
6 min read
Sophisticated women's clothier Chico's FAS Inc announced several key management appointments and changes. Charles L. Nesbit, Jr., 50, has been appointed by the Board of Directors (BOD) as the Company's Chief Operating Officer, expanding on his current duties.
In this expanded role, Mr. Nesbit, who will now hold the position of Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer, will oversee Company operations, with special focus on logistics and supply chain functions, outlet store operations, the Soma intimate apparel initiative, strategic planning, and business development.
Charles J. Kleman, who has maintained the dual role of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer since November 2003, will refocus his entire energies on his position as Chief Financial Officer and allow Mr. Nesbit to bring to bear the benefit of his years of experience overseeing business operations.
Mr. Nesbit joined the Company in August 2004. Most recently, Mr. Nesbit has served as Executive Vice President – Operations, having been promoted from Senior Vice President – Strategic Planning and Business Development in April 2005.
Prior to joining Chico's, Mr. Nesbit spent twenty years at the Sara Lee Corporation. Most recently he served as a Corporate Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Sara Lee's U.S. and Canada apparel operations.
From 1999 to 2003 he served as President and CEO of Sara Lee Intimate Apparel, the largest intimate apparel company in the United States and Canada, and from 1996 to 1999 he served as President and CEO of the Bali Company. Prior to 1996 he held a number of senior marketing and general management roles, contributing to the rapid growth and development of major apparel brands including Hanes, Playtex, Bali, Wonderbra, and Just My Size.
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