Meet the Keynote - Fred Esseily, Vice President of Global Product Execution, Carhartt, Inc.
Fred Esseily is Vice President of Global Product Execution at Carhartt, Inc., a global leader in premium workwear, footwear, and accessories. In this role, he leads the company’s end-to-end product execution strategy, overseeing Supply Planning, Supply Chain Operations, and Supply Chain Services to ensure seamless alignment across the global value chain. His team is responsible for driving optimal production allocation, balancing cost efficiency, service excellence, and uncompromising product quality to deliver on Carhartt’s promise of durable gear for hardworking people.
With more than a decade of experience at Carhartt, Esseily has held a series of progressively senior roles within the company’s Supply Chain organization. Prior to his current position, he served as Director of Supply Chain Operations and Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing, where he played a pivotal role in advancing sourcing strategies and operational capabilities across Carhartt’s global network. Before joining Carhartt, Esseily began his career with Arden Companies, a manufacturer and distributor of outdoor soft and hard goods.
Esseily holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, graduating summa cum laude from Baker College, and earned his Juris Doctor degree with a concentration in International Business Law, Procurement Law, and Trade Policy from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, graduating cum laude.
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