Elevate Textiles names Elizabeth K. Ren head of corporate development and strategy
Elevate Textiles, a global provider of textile solutions based in Charlotte, N.C., announced that Elizabeth “Liz” K. Ren has joined the company as head of corporate development and strategy.
“We are excited to have Liz join Elevate’s Leadership Team,” says Jeffrey P. Pritchett, CEO and member of the board of directors for Elevate Textiles. “Liz’s expertise and insights in identifying new opportunities and driving top line growth make her a valued addition to Elevate as we accelerate our focus on key product and market opportunities across our leading textile brands. She will work with each of our Division Presidents and me to drive commercial growth opportunities to better serve our customers.”
Ren joins Elevate with more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate development, investment banking, corporate finance, operations and treasury, with proven success in leading teams in executing strategic initiatives and driving growth, cash flow and profitability. She most recently worked as CEO for The City Kitchen, a private company that operates shared commercial kitchen facilities and provides food safety education services. Ren will continue to serve as a member on the board of directors for The City Kitchen. Her career has included key financial and executive positions across private and Fortune 100 companies including Under Armour, Vertis Communications, Pitney Bowes and Merrill Lynch, among others. She is a graduate of Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and is a graduate of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania where she earned a Master of Business Administration, with a focus in operations strategy.
Ren is based out of Elevate’s global headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., where she will work across Elevate’s brands – American & Efird, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components.