Kara Connolly Carter

Kara Connolly Carter has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as a Member at Chief since 2022. Prior to this, they held various positions at Hanna Andersson, including Chief Product Officer, SVP of Merchandising & Design, VP of Merchandising, and GM of Wholesale & Amazon, from 2019 to 2021. Kara also worked as the SVP of Merchandising at GiftTree from 2018 to 2019. Before that, they were the Merchandising Director at Hanna Andersson from 2014 to 2018 and the Director of Merchandising at Norm Thompson Outfitters from 2012 to 2014. Kara also served as the Director of Merchandising and Director of Business Development at Gold Violin from 2005 to 2012, where they played a key role in the transition of Gold Violin into Orchard Brands. Additionally, they gained entrepreneurial experience as the CEO & Co-Founder of Petit Bebe, a premier children's retailer, from 2004 to 2006.

From 2001 to 2004, Kara Connolly Carter attended the University of Virginia, where they earned a Bachelor's degree. No specific field of study is mentioned.