2025 Western Wayne Business Leadership Banquet

Hundreds of the Western Wayne’s business and political leaders meet for this annual influential gathering designed to connect people to initiatives and opportunities across Western Wayne County. 

This year's keynote will feature Carhartt CEO Linda Hubbard.
 

Linda Hubbard is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Carhartt Inc., having oversight of all areas of Carhartt’s business, including product merchandising and design, marketing, sales, EMEA operations, finance, human resources, planning, information technology, and the company’s global manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution supply chain spread across more than twenty countries. She also serves as a director on Carhartt’s Board of Directors.

Hubbard joined Carhartt in 2002 and during her 22 years at the company has served as chief financial officer and chief operating officer. Hubbard is the first non-family member to hold the position of President and Chief Executive Officer during the company’s 135 years in existence.

Prior to joining Carhartt, Hubbard was a partner at Plante Moran, where she provided audit assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in manufacturing, real estate, construction, and distribution.

Hubbard serves as chair of the audit committee and director on the board of Hibbett Inc. She also serves on the boards of Barton Malow Enterprises, Michigan State University Research Foundation, Detroit Economic Club, and University of Detroit Jesuit High School.