Emily D. Evert serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Carter's, Inc., the nation's largest provider of apparel for babies and young children. With more than 15 years of experience in strategic consulting and consumer products, Emily brings a proven track record of driving transformative growth and operational excellence. She holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Michigan, which laid the foundation for her analytical and business acumen. Prior to joining Carter's in 2018 as Senior Vice President of Strategy, Emily spent a decade at Deloitte Consulting, where she led high-impact engagements for global retailers, specializing in digital strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and supply chain optimization. Her work helped clients achieve multimillion-dollar efficiencies and market expansions, earning her recognition as a top consultant in the consumer goods sector. As CSO at Carter's, Emily oversees enterprise-wide strategy, including long-term planning, innovation initiatives, and partnerships that fuel sustainable growth. Under her leadership, the company has accelerated its e-commerce platform, expanded into new product categories like sustainable fabrics, and navigated market challenges to deliver record revenues and improved profitability. Emily's visionary approach continues to position Carter's as an industry leader in family-focused apparel.