Leadership

SVP, Global Human Resources
Fruit of the Loom, Inc.

Rudy Alanis became Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources for Fruit of the Loom, Inc. in September 2025. In this role, he leads and executes the HR strategy of our global operations to drive business growth.

Rudy started his career at PepsiCo, spent 18 years at General Electric, followed by three years at TE Connectivity in leadership roles across Europe, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and the US. Most recently, Rudy served as EVP and Chief People Officer at Facility Solutions Group.

Born in Mexico City, Rudy holds a BA in Industrial Relations from Iberoamericana University, is a Six Sigma Black Belt and holds certifications from Cornell University and Harvard Extension School.

Sr. VP Chief Financial Officer
Fruit of the Loom, Inc.

Claire Hammond is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fruit of the Loom, Inc., where she manages financial operations and directs cotton procurement for brands such as Fruit of the Loom, Vanity Fair Lingerie, Russell Athletic, and Spalding.

Claire leads multidisciplinary, service-focused teams dedicated to continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration, supporting the company's strategic objectives. With 34 years of experience in accounting, Claire brings extensive expertise in ERP systems, cost management, and reporting frameworks.

Since joining Fruit of the Loom in 1999 as Director of Process Improvement, Claire has driven key financial initiatives, enhanced costing strategies, and fortified budgetary and inventory controls within a multifaceted manufacturing environment. Her primary focus is to advance operational efficiency and improve the visualization of key performance indicators to generate actionable insights for critical decision-making. Claire began her professional career in audit and advisory services at KPMG and Ernst & Young.

SVP, Forecasting, Operations Planning, Replenishment, Procurement, Distribution and Customer Service
Fruit of the Loom, Inc.

Tonda R. Spencer is the Senior Vice President Customer Service Operations for Fruit of the Loom, Vanity Fair Lingerie, Russell Athletic and Spalding businesses. Tonda joined the Company in 1987. She has held various roles and responsibilities during her career. Tonda has over 33 years of experience in the apparel business with Fruit of the Loom, Inc. Her current responsibilities include Forecasting, Operations Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, Customer Replenishment, Transportation and Distribution.

SVP, Manufacturing & Sourcing Operations
Fruit of the Loom, Inc.

Jeff Thurman is Sr. Vice President of Manufacturing & Sourcing Operations. He joined the Company in 1990 and held various leadership positions throughout his career. Jeff leads a diverse team including Product and Process Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing Operations globally.

Jeff is also an executive sponsor of the Company’s sustainability initiative, Fruitful Futures, along with Fruit of the Loom’s Green Teams which engages our global employees in the Company’s sustainability commitment.

Chief Information Officer
Fruit of the Loom, Inc.

Manni Walia was named Chief Information Officer of Fruit of the Loom, Inc., in April 2025. In this role, he is responsible for leading the company’s digital transformation and a center-led, commercial-enabling Digital and IT Center of Excellence.

Throughout his career, Manni has held several successful technology leadership positions at prominent global brands, including Newell Brands, Digitas LBI, and Delta Air Lines. Since 2018, Manni has been the Chief Information Officer for another Berkshire-Hathaway company, Larson-Juhl.