Emma Battle
Ms. Battle has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Market Vigor, L.L.C., a business services company focused on strategic consulting and digital and online marketing, since she founded the company in 2003. From 2015 to 2017, Ms. Battle was Vice President of Client Success at Windsor Circle, an e-commerce marketing company. Previously, she served in executive and senior marketing and sales roles at Three Ships Media, Red Hat, Art.com, 1 Sync, and Sara Lee Branded Apparel (now known as Hanesbrands Inc.). Ms. Battle serves on the boards of directors of Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated and Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., and was a director of Primo Water Corporation until 2020. Ms. Battle supports and collaborates with current and aspiring board members through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law’s Director Diversity Initiative, Onboard NC, and Santa Clara University’s Black Corporate Board Readiness program. Since 2017, Ms. Battle has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Higher Ed Works, a charitable organization that supports public higher education in North Carolina. Ms. Battle also serves as Chair of the board of advisors of Elon University’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.
Ms. Battle brings to the Board marketing experience based on her extensive background in digital and online marketing, marketing analytics, and marketing strategy. She also brings to the Board marketing experience specific to the textile and apparel manufacturing industry. In addition, Ms. Battle's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility is valuable to the Company.