The Children's Place taps former Kate Spade exec as group VP, finance

The Children's Place has appointed Robert Vill as group VP of finance. He will report to Michael Scarpa, chief operating officer and CFO.



"Bob brings to The Children's Place a wealth of financial expertise in the areas of corporate finance, treasury and investor relations," Scarpa said. "I am very pleased to welcome him to our team."



Vill has more than 36 years of financial and operational management experience. He joins The Children's Place from Kate Spade & Company (formerly Fifth & Pacific Companies/Liz Claiborne), where he spent 15 years holding financial leadership roles of increasing responsibility, serving most recently as SVP, finance and treasurer, leading the finance, treasury and investor relations functions. Previously, Vill served as VP, finance of Hanover Direct, and prior to that, VP, treasurer of Saks Fifth Avenue.



"I am very excited to be joining The Children's Place and look forward to working closely with this talented management team as the Company continues to execute its strategic initiatives," added Vill.



The Children's Place operates 1,113 stores in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, an online store at www.childrensplace.com and 54 international stores operated by its franchise partners.