Randy Carr, A Family Tragedy and Now I'm the CEO

Profiles in Leadership

Randy Carr is President and CEO of World Emblem, the largest emblem and patch producer in the world. The south Florida-based company produces 250 million products per year including embroidered patches and emblems for sports headwear, footwear, sports garments, uniforms, and other apparel.

Mr. Carr has made a significant impact on the embroidery industry by investing in the latest equipment and state-of-the-art technology. With 1,000+ employees and an impressive lineup of over 1,450 cutting-edge embroidery machines., World Emblem is able to manufacture and deliver large-scale projects in as little as 24 hours to clients including New Era, Aramark, Cintas, Perry Ellis, and Levi’s. 

Under his leadership, World Emblem is also committed to sustainability and utilizes resource-saving materials and methods including LED lighting, translucid roof panels, pollutant-free Madeira premium threads, and lean manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize productivity.

Mr. Carr has been CEO of World Emblem for more than 20 years. He began his career at the family-run company as an apprentice to his father Jerold Carr, who started the company in 1993.