Daniel L. Karpel serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Interim Chief Financial Officer at Caleres, Inc., a leading footwear retailer and brand manager. With more than 25 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, and financial reporting, Karpel joined Caleres in 2013 as Vice President and Corporate Controller. Prior to Caleres, he held senior finance roles at Express Scripts Holding Company, where he managed financial operations for a Fortune 100 organization, and at PwC, honing his expertise in audit, compliance, and internal controls for public companies. Under Karpel's leadership, Caleres has strengthened its financial infrastructure, including the successful implementation of new revenue recognition standards (ASC 606) and enhancements to enterprise risk management. Promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer in 2017, he has overseen the accounting team's contributions to key strategic initiatives, such as debt refinancing, cost optimization during the COVID-19 pandemic, and support for the company's digital transformation efforts, resulting in improved EBITDA margins and SEC compliance. As Interim CFO since 2023, Karpel is steering Caleres through a dynamic retail landscape, focusing on operational efficiency, capital allocation, and long-term growth. His strategic oversight has been instrumental in maintaining strong liquidity and investor confidence, positioning the company for sustainable profitability amid industry shifts toward e-commerce and brand expansion.