New at Chico's

Fort Myers, Fla.–based Chico’s FAS Inc. has hired Charles L. Nesbit Jr. as senior vice president of strategic planning and business development. In the new position, Nesbit will oversee the Chico’s strategic planning and new business and help direct the company’s new intimate apparel division, Soma. Nesbit worked for the Sara Lee Corp. for 20 years, most recently as corporate vice president and chief supplychain officer for the company’s U.S. and Canadian apparel operations. He has also worked at the Bali Co. as president and chief executive officer and has served on the board of directors of the Textile and Clothing Technology Corp.