Peter D. Whitford, once the head of Disney Store Inc., including the online and catalog operation, and former CEO and chairman of apparel retailers The Wet Seal Inc., has joined consultants Kessler Advisor LLC as part of the company’s plan to expand its retail consulting division. In addition, he has been president and CEO of Structure, a division of The Limited Inc.
He’s also held management positions at Australian companies Hardy Brothers Jewelry Co., Healthy Life, Sheridan Textiles, and Country Road Australia Ltd., where he was president and CEO. He most recently was chairman of Whitmarks LLC, a global branding and distribution company.
New York-based Kessler Advisor says it expects Whitford to complement the retail experience of founders Jeff Perkins and Rick Brown at Timberland and CVS, respectively.
Kessler Advisor is a search and consulting firm specializing in consumer-facing companies. Clients include America Online, Aramark, Dean Foods, Infospace, Liberty Mutual and Nokia.
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