Chico's · Financial & Corporate
Key Leadership Appointments at Chico's and Parent Company
EmergingSteadyLast updated: 30 September 2026
Retail Brands summary
Chico's has undergone significant leadership changes, including the appointment of Trish Donnelly as the new CEO and a promotion to finance head. Additionally, Jessica Sibley was named to the board of directors of the parent entity, KnitWell Group.
Key facts
- Brand
- Chico's
- Signal category
- Financial & Corporate
- Current status
- Emerging
- Direction
- Steady
- Importance
- High
- Scope
- Global
- Sources
- 4 (CSA / Chain Store Age, WWD and more)
- Last updated
- 30 September 2026
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