Carrie Kirkman
Carrie Kirkman | |
|---|---|
 Carrie Kirkman | |
| Born | 1962 or 1963 (age 61–62)[1] |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Carrie Kirkman is the former CEO and president of Sears Canada. Kirkman took over the position in November 2015 and left in August 2016 but will remain with the retailer in an advisory role to assist the company with brand development.[2] Prior to her role with Sears Canada, Kirkman was the interim president of shoe retailer Nine West Canada and president of Jones Apparel Group from October 2010 until April 2015.[3]
Kirkman has previously held senior roles at Sears rival Hudson's Bay Company from 2002–2010, and Liz Claiborne Canada from 1997–2002, where she managed fashion brands such as DKNY, Liz Claiborne, and Kenneth Cole. Early in her career, Kirkman represented the Alfred Sung and Ports International brands.[4]
Personal
[edit]Kirkman was born in Australia and came to Canada in her teens[5] in Montreal and was model until she embarked a career in fashion retailing.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Strauss, Marina (3 November 2015). "New Sears Canada president's mission: Win over 'Amy'". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ Shaw, Hollie (26 July 2016). "Sears Canada loses another top executive, Carrie Kirkman out less than a year after joining the company". Financial Post. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
- ^ "Sears Canada names Jones Apparel's Carrie Kirkman to new chief role". The Toronto Star. 3 November 2015. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ^ Toneguzzi, Mario (9 November 2015). "New Sears Canada boss seeks to restore company that has 'lost its way'". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
- ^ "Sears Canada's new management team has a plan to revive the struggling store - 24News.ca". Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ^ "Carrie Kirkman | Relaunch Inc". Archived from the original on 14 February 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.