SAVANNAH, Ga., – Emily McCarthy recently announced the hire of Toby Browne, Jr. as Director of Finance. In this role, Toby will oversee all financial aspects of the corporation including cash flow, payables, receivables, acquisition of capital, and financial growth.
Toby served over 15 years in Savannah’s banking community as a commercial lender and relationship manager. The past seven years he worked as a corporate consultant for privately held businesses providing forecasting, budget planning, capital acquisition, and growth strategy.
“Toby has been a trusted advisor to our company for many years, so welcoming him into a full-time leadership role feels like a natural and exciting next step,” said CEO and Creative Director Emily McCarthy. “As we continue to grow our retail footprint, expand our team, and evolve the business, it is incredibly important that we build the right leadership infrastructure to support that growth thoughtfully and sustainably. Toby brings not only tremendous financial expertise, but also a deep understanding of our business, our people, and where we’re headed. I’m excited to have his perspective at the table as we enter this next chapter and continue building for the future.”
Toby received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from Georgia Southern University. He is an active member of his community and has served in multiple capacities including Treasurer for Victor B. Jenkins Memorial Athletic Club, Past President of the Savannah Downtown Business Association, Past Chairman of the Board for the Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless, Past President of the Exchange Club of Savannah, and is a graduate of Leadership Savannah.
ABOUT EMILY MCCARTHY
Founded in 2009, Emily McCarthy is a women’s clothing designer and lifestyle brand celebrated for its signature prints, vibrant color stories, and thoughtfully crafted silhouettes. Rooted in artistry and a passion for joyful living, each collection brings together original print design, elevated fabrication, thoughtful details, and effortless wearability – creating pieces designed to inspire confidence and celebrate personal style.
What began as a design-led lifestyle brand evolved into a full apparel collection in 2019 and has since grown into a nationally recognized fashion brand. Today, Emily McCarthy is carried by hundreds of specialty retailers across the United States, alongside a growing direct-to-consumer presence through e-commerce and the brand’s own retail destinations.
The Savannah flagship serves as the heart of the brand, bringing the Emily McCarthy world to life through fashion, personal styling, hospitality, and the Joy Club, an in-store wine bar and gathering place designed around community and connection. In 2026, the brand expanded its retail footprint with Emily McCarthy Archives, offering customers a new way to shop past collections and rediscover signature favorites.
This fall, Emily McCarthy continues its next chapter with the opening of its newest brand experience on King Street in Charleston, South Carolina. The Charleston location marks an exciting evolution of the brand’s retail experience and its continued commitment to creating destinations that extend beyond shopping – inviting customers into the color, creativity, hospitality, and joyful spirit of Emily McCarthy.
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