Linda Hefner Woltz has been appointed president and CEO of Sara Lee Hosiery, Winston-Salem, N.C.In her new position, Woltz assumes operations and product management responsibilities previously handled by the CEO of Sara Lee Hosiery and the president of Hanes Hosiery, and continues the responsibilities she has held as president of Leggs Products.The board of directors of J.H. ThorpandCo. Inc., Plainview, N.Y., have announced the appointment of Michael H. Wilbur as president and CEO of the company.Wilbur, who was previously the companys COO, succeeds Betty Dods Lasek, who is retiring. He will work out of the companys Plainview headquarters.J.H. Thorp is known in the interior design industry as Decorators Walk, a supplier of high-end fabrics, furniture and accessories to interior decorators. The company also owns and operates Decorative Screen Printers Inc. and Joseph TeshonandCo., manufacturers of printed and woven fabrics for the trade.Gerald M. Chaney has joined Kellwood Co., St. Louis, Mo., as vice president finance and CFO. He most recently served as executive vice president of administration and CFO of Petrie Retail Inc.Linda F. Peluso has joined Kellwood as vice president sales and merchandising for the Les Jeunes line of childrens wear. Cathy L. Knowles was recently named manager, Athletic and Lifestyle Apparel for DuPont Lycra®.She will be responsible for developing a comprehensive segment strategy for and driving the growth of the performance and branded activewear, outerwear and bodywear segments for the Lycra business

. February 1999