Linda Hubbard
President & COO
Carhartt, Inc.
Linda Hubbard is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Carhartt, Inc., an apparel manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer. Carhartt-branded products are manufactured, sourced and sold globally. In her role as President, Hubbard develops and executes corporate strategy and is responsible for connecting all facets of business operations to deliver on the Carhartt brand promise of building rugged products to serve and protect all hardworking people. She has oversight of all areas of Carhartt’s business including product merchandising and design, marketing, sales, EMEA operations, finance, human resources, planning, information technology, and the company’s global manufacturing, sourcing and distribution supply chain spread across more than twenty countries. She also serves as a director on Carhartt’s Board of Directors. Linda joined Carhartt in 2002 and during her 19 years at the Company has served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Hubbard is the first non-family member to hold the position of President during the Company’s 132 years in existence.
Carhartt has thrived for more than a century, which is a testament to its ability to grow and adapt outside of its original scope. Examples of Carhartt’s growth and adaptation under her leadership include the launch of a women’s line for hardworking female consumers and an expansion into direct-to-consumer channels, including Carhartt.com and the brand’s company retail stores.
Prior to joining Carhartt, Linda was an audit partner at Plante Moran, the 11th largest CPA, management and consulting firm in the country. At Plante Moran, Linda provided audit assurance, tax and consulting services to clients in manufacturing, real estate, construction, and distribution.
Linda is a 1982 graduate of Michigan State University’s Broad School of Business and holds a BA in Accounting. She is a CPA and CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant).
Linda serves as a Director for the Detroit Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Michigan State University Foundation, Hibbett Sports, the Detroit Economic Club, and the Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy.