Gildan Activewear Inc. has announced key executive leadership changes as part of a multi-year succession planning process aimed at ensuring continuity in the company’s strategic direction.

Chuck Ward, currently President of Sales, Marketing and Distribution, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 March 2025. He will continue reporting to Glenn J. Chamandy, President and CEO. Ward joined Gildan in 2011 through the acquisition of GoldToe Moretz, where he served as EVP and Chief Financial Officer. Over the years, he has held several senior roles, including overseeing yarn spinning operations, supply chain planning, and leading sales, marketing, and distribution.

Rhodri J. Harries, who has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer for nearly a decade, has announced his intention to retire on 1 January 2026. To ensure a smooth transition, Luca Barile, currently CFO of Sales, Marketing and Distribution, will assume the role of EVP and Chief Financial Officer on 1 March 2025. Harries will retain his Chief Administrative Officer role until his retirement.

Luca Barile began his career as a Senior Auditor in 2008 before joining Gildan in 2012. At Gildan, he has held various roles in Financial Planning and Analysis, Internal Audit, and Enterprise Risk Management before being promoted to CFO of Sales, Marketing and Distribution in 2023.

“I would like to express my deep appreciation to Rhod, who has guided our financial performance through many key phases of our company’s evolution,” said Glenn J. Chamandy. “Since 2015, he has been an invaluable partner, safeguarding Gildan’s financial position and contributing to our long-term financial objectives. While we still have another year to work together, I want to thank him for his contributions and wish him well in retirement.”

Chamandy also welcomed Ward and Barile to their new roles, highlighting their leadership and experience as crucial to Gildan’s ongoing growth and long-term success.

In a separate announcement, Gildan released its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for 2024 and provided guidance for 2025. The company scheduled a conference call to discuss these results at 8:30 AM ET on 19 February 2025.

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of activewear, underwear, and socks, serving wholesale distributors, retailers, and global lifestyle brands. The company operates vertically integrated manufacturing facilities across Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Bangladesh. Gildan is committed to high labour, environmental, and governance standards as part of its long-term business strategy.

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