Liz Claiborne Names New Chief Executive
Liz Claiborne Inc. announces that Lisa Piovano Machacek has been appointed senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective immediately. Piovano Machacek will report directly to William L. McComb, chief executive officer, Liz Claiborne Inc. and is responsible for all human resources functions across the company.
Piovano Machacek joined Liz Claiborne Inc. in 1988 as an assistant in product development for the Liz Claiborne brand. In 1996, she was asked to join a three-year business transformation project ultimately responsible for the development and implementation of SEWN, a proprietary supply chain technology that impacted all aspects of the business. From that initiative, she transitioned into Human Resources in 1999 to serve as an HR Generalist for the Dana Buchman brand. Since then she has held a variety of Human Resources positions across the company, including most recently vice president of Human Resources for Partnered Brands.
Piovano Machacek replaces Beth Reeves, who left Liz Claiborne Inc. in May 2009.
Piovano Machacek joined Liz Claiborne Inc. in 1988 as an assistant in product development for the Liz Claiborne brand. In 1996, she was asked to join a three-year business transformation project ultimately responsible for the development and implementation of SEWN, a proprietary supply chain technology that impacted all aspects of the business. From that initiative, she transitioned into Human Resources in 1999 to serve as an HR Generalist for the Dana Buchman brand. Since then she has held a variety of Human Resources positions across the company, including most recently vice president of Human Resources for Partnered Brands.
Piovano Machacek replaces Beth Reeves, who left Liz Claiborne Inc. in May 2009.