Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> April 23, 2001

John Ward – Russell Corporation (rml)

JOHN F. WARD is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Russell Corporation. Mr. Ward was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of the company effective April 1, 1998, and Chairman of the Board effective April 22, 1998. Prior to his elections to such positions, Mr. Ward was President of J.F. Ward Group, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in domestic and international apparel and textile industries from 1996 to 1998. Prior to that time, Mr. Ward was Chief Executive Officer of the Hanes Group and Senior Vice President of Sara Lee Corporation. Profile
TWST: Is there anything that you'd like to tell our readers about what's

been happening with Russell Corporation over the last year?

Mr. Ward: Yes, we're nearing completion of the three-year