The Children’s Place, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel retailer in North America, today announced that the Company has appointed Alicia Enciso to the Company’s Board of Directors and as a member of the Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability and Governance Committee. Ms. Enciso will hold office until the annual meeting of stockholders of the Company to be held in 2024. Ms. Enciso is an independent director under applicable SEC and Nasdaq rules.
Ms. Enciso was the Chief Marketing Officer of Nestle USA from 2017 until her retirement in May 2023. Ms. Enciso joined Nestle in 2008 as the Chief Marketing Officer – Vice President Marketing & Communications of Grupo Nestle Mexico, before becoming the Chief Marketing Officer of Nestle USA in 2013. From 2016 to 2017, Ms. Enciso was President of the Beverage Division of Nestle USA. In these positions, Ms. Enciso’s extensive expertise and leadership extended to building high performing brands and leading digital transformation and e-commerce capabilities. Prior to joining Nestle, Ms. Enciso served as the Principal Consultant – Mexico Managing Director of Zyman Group, a marketing and consulting company, from 2005-2008, and was the CEO and Co-Founder of Tradaq Mexico/Latin America, an internet media trading company, from 1999-2005. Prior to these roles, Ms. Enciso held leadership and brand management positions for over ten years at The Procter and Gamble Company and The Estee Lauder Company. Ms. Enciso received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo De Mexico (ITAM).
Norman Matthews, Chair of the Board said, “Alicia is a proven senior business leader with an exceptional track record in creating innovative and high-growth marketing and digital strategies in the consumer industry. As an experienced and accomplished C-suite executive, she brings a broad strategic and operational skillset, which will strengthen our Board and help to support the Company’s digital transformation through its strong focus on marketing to our digitally savvy and diverse customer base.”
The Company also announced that Tracey Griffin will be leaving the Company’s Board of Directors, effective today. Ms. Griffin has served on the Board of Directors since 2020 and will be relocating to the Middle East to become the Chief Financial Officer of the Chalhoub Group, a luxury retailer located in Dubai.
Mr. Matthews also addressed the departure of Ms. Griffin, “Tracey has been a valuable member of our Board of Directors for a number of years, and we are very grateful for her many contributions and wish her much success in her new position.”
