Rich Noll is chief executive officer of Hanesbrands Inc. He was promoted to his current position in April 2006. He joined Sara Lee in 1992 as chief executive officer of the U.S. sock business, adding international responsibilities in 1998. After holding top positions in the company’s apparel and bakery group divisions, Noll was named president and chief operating officer of Sara Lee Branded Apparel
in 2005.