The Children's Place appoints Steven Baginski as CEO

The Children's Place retail stores, the children's specialty apparel retailer based in New Jersey, has announced the appointment of Steven Baginski as Chief Financial Officer. He will report to Eric Bauer, Chief Operating Officer.

Baginski, 53, has more than 25 years of financial and management experience. Most recently, he held senior level financial positions with two privately-held companies, Kellwood Company, an apparel manufacturer, marketer and retailer, where he served as CFO; and prior to that, Hercules Tire & Rubber Company, where he served as Chief Administrative Officer and was responsible for finance, human resources and information technology. Previously, he spent 8 years with Limited Brands, where he held several senior level finance positions, culminating in his role as Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance. Prior to Limited Brands, he served in financial roles of increasing responsibility for American Airlines company and Pepsico, and was CFO of FMC Gold Company, a publicly traded precious metals exploration and production company. Baginski earned his BS degree in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering, and his MBA from Cornell University.

The Children's Place designs, contracts to manufacture and sells fashionable, high-quality merchandise at value prices, primarily under the proprietary "The Children's Place" brand name. As of January 28, 2012, the company operated 1,049 stores and an e-commerce site.