Carter’s, Inc. Evolves Leadership Structure to Advance Growth Strategy by Driving Improved Alignment Across Product, Sales, Brand and Operations
Business Wire•30/10/2026•06:03 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Carter’s (CRI) names Maria Gemzell chief product officer, joining in early 2027
- ➤Allison Peterson becomes chief commercial officer overseeing North American retail and wholesale
- ➤Carter’s creates standalone chief operating officer role and begins executive search
- ➤Emily Evert expands remit to global consumer insights and international business
- ➤Julie D’Emilio will retire after 20 years, advising through year-end
Expert Statements
Sharon Price John, Chief Executive Officer and President of Carter’s, Inc.
“Carter’s is a diversified company with a rich history spanning over 160 years, with brands that families have trusted for generations. However, to meet today’s consumers where they are and better serve them, we need to evolve.”
Sharon Price John, Chief Executive Officer and President of Carter’s, Inc.
“Today we announced key changes to our leadership structure to better connect our businesses, strengthen accountability, and advance our growth strategy. Aligning our structure with our go-forward strategy is an important step toward becoming a more consumer-centric, brand-building, data-driven company that is positioned to consistently deliver profitable growth and increased value to our stakeholders.”
Sharon Price John, Chief Executive Officer and President of Carter’s, Inc.
“I would like to welcome Maria to Carter’s as well as congratulate Allison, Emily and Sarah on their expanded roles. I would also like to acknowledge and thank Julie for the lasting impact she has made on our sales organization and customer relationships over her 20 years with the Company as well as Karen for her leadership of our supply chain and her deep commitment to the families we serve. We wish Julie and Karen the very best in their retirements from Carter’s.”
Carter’s, Inc. Evolves Leadership Structure to Advance Growth Strategy by Driving Improved Alignment Across Product, Sales, Brand and Operations
Creates Chief Commercial Officer role, combining management of retail and wholesale businesses
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