The Children's Place Appoints John Szczepanski as Chief Financial Officer; Announces Appointments of Two Senior Vice Presidents - Kristin Clifford, Head of Sourcing and Smeeta Khetarpaul, Head of Marketing
The Children's Place (PLCE) announced key leadership appointments effective March 2025. John Szczepanski will join as Chief Financial Officer on March 31, overseeing finance, accounting, tax, treasury, procurement, investor relations, internal audit, and real estate. Szczepanski previously served as CFO at Vince Holding Corp and held senior positions at Ralph Lauren
Additionally, the company appointed Kristin Clifford as Senior Vice President, Head of Sourcing (effective February 3) and Smeeta Khetarpaul as Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing (effective February 24). Clifford, rejoining from Vineyard Vines, brings expertise in direct-sourcing models and costing strategies. Khetarpaul, formerly at Crocs Inc., brings over 20 years of marketing experience and will lead the company's omni-channel strategy.
The Children's Place (PLCE) ha annunciato importanti nomine dirigenziali con effetto da marzo 2025. John Szczepanski entrerà in carica come Chief Financial Officer il 31 marzo, supervisando finanza, contabilità, tasse, tesoreria, approvvigionamento, relazioni con gli investitori, audit interno e immobiliare. Szczepanski ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di CFO presso Vince Holding Corp e ha ricoperto posizioni di alto livello presso Ralph Lauren.
Inoltre, l'azienda ha nominato Kristin Clifford come Senior Vice President, Responsabile Sourcing (efficace dal 3 febbraio) e Smeeta Khetarpaul come Senior Vice President, Responsabile Marketing (efficace dal 24 febbraio). Clifford, che torna da Vineyard Vines, porta con sé esperienza nei modelli di approvvigionamento diretto e nelle strategie di costo. Khetarpaul, precedentemente presso Crocs Inc., vanta oltre 20 anni di esperienza nel marketing e guiderà la strategia omni-canale dell'azienda.
The Children's Place (PLCE) anunció nombramientos clave en el liderazgo con efecto a partir de marzo de 2025. John Szczepanski se unirá como Director Financiero el 31 de marzo, supervisando finanzas, contabilidad, impuestos, tesorería, adquisiciones, relaciones con inversores, auditoría interna y bienes raíces. Szczepanski anteriormente fue CFO en Vince Holding Corp y ocupó cargos senior en Ralph Lauren.
Además, la empresa nombró a Kristin Clifford como Vicepresidenta Senior, Jefa de Sourcing (efectivo a partir del 3 de febrero) y a Smeeta Khetarpaul como Vicepresidenta Senior, Jefa de Marketing (efectivo a partir del 24 de febrero). Clifford, que regresa de Vineyard Vines, aporta experiencia en modelos de aprovisionamiento directo y estrategias de costos. Khetarpaul, anteriormente en Crocs Inc., aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en marketing y liderará la estrategia omnicanal de la empresa.
The Children's Place (PLCE)는 2025년 3월부터 효력이 발생하는 주요 리더십 임명을 발표했습니다. John Szczepanski는 3월 31일자로 최고재무책임자(CFO)로 합류하여 재무, 회계, 세금, 재무 관리, 조달, 투자자 관계, 내부 감사 및 부동산을 감독하게 됩니다. Szczepanski는 이전에 Vince Holding Corp에서 CFO로 재직했으며 Ralph Lauren에서 고위직을 역임했습니다.
또한, 회사는 Kristin Clifford를 수석 부사장, 조달 책임자로 (2월 3일 발효) 임명하고 Smeeta Khetarpaul를 수석 부사장, 마케팅 책임자로 (2월 24일 발효) 임명했습니다. Clifford는 Vineyard Vines에서 복귀하며 직접 조달 모델 및 비용 전략에 대한 전문성을 제공합니다. Khetarpaul은 Crocs Inc.에서 근무했으며, 20년 이상의 마케팅 경험을 보유하고 있으며 회사의 옴니채널 전략을 이끌 것입니다.
The Children's Place (PLCE) a annoncé des nominations clés au sein de sa direction, effectives à partir de mars 2025. John Szczepanski rejoindra l'entreprise en tant que Directeur Financier le 31 mars, supervisant les finances, la comptabilité, la fiscalité, la trésorerie, les achats, les relations avec les investisseurs, l'audit interne et l'immobilier. Szczepanski a précédemment été CFO chez Vince Holding Corp et a occupé des postes de direction chez Ralph Lauren.
De plus, l'entreprise a nommé Kristin Clifford au poste de Vice-Présidente Senior, Responsable des Achats (efficace à partir du 3 février) et Smeeta Khetarpaul au poste de Vice-Présidente Senior, Responsable Marketing (efficace à partir du 24 février). Clifford, revenant de Vineyard Vines, apporte son expertise en modèles d'approvisionnement direct et en stratégies de coûts. Khetarpaul, anciennement chez Crocs Inc., possède plus de 20 ans d'expérience en marketing et dirigera la stratégie omnicanale de l'entreprise.
The Children's Place (PLCE) hat wichtige Führungspositionen mit Wirkung ab März 2025 bekannt gegeben. John Szczepanski wird am 31. März als Chief Financial Officer (CFO) einsteigen und die Bereiche Finanzen, Buchhaltung, Steuern, Treasury, Beschaffung, Investor Relations, interne Revision und Immobilien überwachen. Zuvor war Szczepanski CFO bei Vince Holding Corp und hatte leitende Positionen bei Ralph Lauren inne.
Darüber hinaus hat das Unternehmen Kristin Clifford zur Senior Vice President, Leiterin der Beschaffung (wirksam ab dem 3. Februar) und Smeeta Khetarpaul zur Senior Vice President, Leiterin des Marketings (wirksam ab dem 24. Februar) ernannt. Clifford, die von Vineyard Vines zurückkehrt, bringt Fachkenntnisse in direkten Beschaffungsmodellen und Kostenstrategien mit. Khetarpaul, die zuvor bei Crocs Inc. tätig war, bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Marketing mit und wird die Omnichannel-Strategie des Unternehmens leiten.
- Strategic strengthening of executive team with experienced CFO from Vince Holding Corp
- Addition of seasoned sourcing executive with prior company experience
- Appointment of marketing leader with 20+ years experience in major retail brands
- None.
SECAUCUS, N.J., March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Children’s Place, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), the largest pure-play children’s specialty retailer in North America with an omni-channel portfolio of brands, announced the appointment of John Szczepanski as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2025. He will report to Muhammad Umair, President and Interim Chief Executive Officer. As Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Szczepanski will oversee finance, accounting, financial planning & analysis, tax, treasury, procurement, investor relations, internal audit and real estate.
Mr. Umair said, “Today marks an exciting new chapter for our Company as we welcome John to be our Chief Financial Officer. During this critical time in our planning and implementation of new business strategies, John brings a wealth of finance experience in retail and manufacturing that will help guide us through our Company’s future development. We are delighted to have him join our team as we continue to build strong and efficient business operations and drive a financial strategy that can lay the groundwork for the Company’s long-term success.”
Mr. Szczepanski most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE: VNCE) and, prior to that position, held roles of increasing responsibility, which culminated in his appointment as Chief Financial Officer – Global Supply Chain, Brands and the Lifestyle Group at Ralph Lauren Corporation. Mr. Szczepanski holds a Master of Science degree in Finance from Boston College Carroll School of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Fordham University.
The Company also announced the recent appointments of Kristin Clifford as Senior Vice President, Head of Sourcing, effective February 3, 2025, and Smeeta Khetarpaul as Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing, effective February 24, 2025, each reporting to Claudia Lima-Guinehut, Brand President.
Regarding the arrivals of Ms. Clifford and Ms. Khetarpaul, Ms. Lima-Guinehut remarked, “We are so thrilled to publicly announce that Kristin and Smeeta have joined our team. Kristin comes back to the Company with extensive experience in direct-sourcing models and developing costing strategies that will help us to elevate our product offerings, by ensuring we are sourcing high-quality merchandise consistent with our brands at competitive prices. Smeeta will be leading our omni-channel strategy by delivering an integrated marketing approach that will elevate the positioning and relevance of our brands to drive growth across all channels. They both have vast retail experience and will be pivotal in shaping our Company’s future, as they drive the growth of our brands in this ever-evolving retail landscape.”
Ms. Clifford rejoined The Children’s Place from Vineyard Vines, where she most recently served as their Senior Vice President of Sourcing. Ms. Clifford previously served as a Vice President, Global Sourcing at the Company until 2020 and had held key leadership positions at various retail companies during her career. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from Belmont Abbey College.
Ms. Khetarpaul joins the Company from Crocs Inc., where she served as a Vice President of Marketing, leading marketing for North America and Brazil. She brings over two decades of marketing experience with beauty, consumer products, and retail brands, working at Fortune 500 companies delivering turnarounds and record-breaking marketing campaigns, including in marketing positions at Avon Products, Nestlé and Danone. She received her Master of Arts in Consumer Behavior from Michigan State University and Master of Business Administration from the Institute for Technology and Management in India.
About The Children’s Place
The Children’s Place is the largest pure-play children’s specialty retailer in North America with an omni-channel portfolio of brands. Its global retail and wholesale network includes two digital storefronts, more than 500 stores in North America, wholesale marketplaces and distribution in 15 countries through six international franchise partners. The Children’s Place designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells fashionable, high-quality, head-to-toe outfits predominantly at value prices. For more information, visit: www.childrensplace.com and www.gymboree.com.
Contact: Investor Relations (201) 558-2400 ext. 14500
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