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Posted May 4, 2017

 

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Unifi, Inc. today announced the appointment of Kevin D. Hall as chief executive officer and member of the board of birectors, effective June 1.

 

Thomas Caudle will continue to serve as Unifi's president, a position he has held since 2016.

 

"Kevin brings more than 30 years of best-in-class strategic marketing and breakthrough brand development to Unifi,” said Unifi Chairman James Mead. “His substantial leadership and managerial experience in the apparel industry, coupled with his strong track record of delivering results, developing licensing and business partner relationships, will prove invaluable to Unifi in the execution of our strategic growth plan."

 

Hall, 58, has spent more than three decades building global brands and serving private equity partners in the development and execution of growth strategies in marketing-driven organizations, including Procter & Gamble, Hanesbrands and Fidelity Investments. Hall also serves on the Advisory Board for North Carolina-based technology and analytics company Inmar.

 

"I am excited that Kevin is joining us,” Caudle said. “He brings a perspective and expertise to our business that will be invaluable, as well as a wonderful record of accomplishments and an uncommon commitment to the business and our people. I look forward to working closely with him to capitalize on Unifi's growth opportunities."

 

"I am honored by the board's selection," Hall said. "I look forward to working closely with the entire Unifi team in furthering its focused growth, selling and market expansion strategy. I am energized by Unifi's collaborative culture and unwavering commitment to innovation."

 

Sean Goodman, Unifi's chief financial officer, has resigned his position, effective June 24, to accept employment with another company.

 

"Sean has the gratitude and deep appreciation of the board and all of the team at Unifi for his exceptional contributions and top notch stewardship during his tenure with us," Mead said.

 

Source: Unifi, Inc.