The Children’s Place has broadened the remit of Kristin Clifford, who will now serve as SVP, head of sourcing & product operations, as the company rolls out a series of senior leadership changes aimed at strengthening execution under its new operating model.
Effective 24 February 2026, Clifford’s role broadens to include oversight of product operations, international and technical design, in addition to sourcing.
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President and CEO Muhammad Umair said the appointments support a strategic transformation focused on “operational rigor, financial discipline and a superior customer experience,” adding the leadership team is positioned to execute on the company’s strategic plan.
The retailer also confirmed Kim Roy will join as executive director and board member from 2 March 2026, acting as a strategic operating leader overseeing front-end functions including design, merchandising, planning and stores.
Roy previously held senior roles at Ralph Lauren Corporation, Ann Taylor, Liz Claiborne and Associated Merchandising Corporation, and has served on the boards of Chico’s FAS and Weight Watchers International.
Meanwhile, Lisa Pillette will join as chief customer officer from 2 March, responsible for brand strategy, creative direction and marketing initiatives. Pillette previously served as global CMO at Fossil Group and CMO of Casper Sleep and held senior marketing roles at Lacoste and Ralph Lauren.
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By GlobalDataAdditional leadership updates include Kiera Ganann, who joined as SVP, head of merchandising in December 2025 after serving at Delta Galil and Levi’s. Tiffany Whitford, appointed GVP, head of stores in June 2025, continues to focus on store revitalisation following leadership roles at EssilorLuxottica, Estée Lauder and Kate Spade & Company.
The company also promoted Aleksandra Kinney to GVP, head of global planning & inventory, while Kimberly Ketch has been named GVP, head of design. Ganann, Whitford, Kinney and Ketch will report to Roy, while Clifford will report directly to Umair.
Umair said Roy and Pillette had already worked with the business in consulting capacities, demonstrating their alignment with its direction and “confidence in the opportunities ahead to rebuild our valuable brands. They bring extensive retail experience, which will be instrumental to our continued transformation and strategic execution.”
