#3 Jeremy Lott

SanMar (asi/84863) – President/CEO

2022 Rank: #1

Industry Experience: 22 Years

Previous Appearances on Power 50: 10

As the second-generation leader of multibillion-dollar apparel juggernaut SanMar, Jeremy Lott – who drops two spots on this year’s list – is a sought-after voice for his thoughts on big-picture trends and industry-wide challenges.

Thanks to his hands-on leadership, Top 40 supplier SanMar was named one of the Best Managed Companies in the U.S. by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. Lott is also guiding the company through a notable expansion, as the Issaquah, WA-headquartered firm revealed earlier this year that it’s investing about $50 million to establish a 1.1 million-square-foot flagship distribution center in Hanover County, VA. In addition, Lott’s company continues to align itself with top-tier brands, like its partnership with iconic retail label Brooks Brothers.

And through it all, sustainability remains top of mind for Lott and his team, which shared progress on its ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan and the investments it’s made into communities where factory workers live in their most recent Canvas for Good report. As sustainability becomes standard practice in the industry, Lott’s willingness to prioritize ESG initiatives is creating a model that other companies are looking to follow.