Carter's Names Maria Gemzell Chief Product Officer
- Carter's appoints Maria Gemzell chief product officer effective early 2027; she previously oversaw strategic and new product initiatives at H&M.
- Allison Peterson, who joined in 2024, becomes chief commercial officer overseeing North American retail and wholesale; Julie D'Emilio retires, advising through year-end.
- Emily Evert adds global consumer insights and international oversight; Sarah Crockett, who joined in 2025, becomes chief brand officer.
- A search begins for a standalone chief operating officer to lead operational modernization and efficiency improvements.
- Chief Supply Chain Officer Karen Smith retires in March 2027; she notified the company in February 2026.
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