LEVI - Leadership updates

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) (NYSE:LEVI) announced today that its board of directors has appointed Jeffrey J. Jones II to serve as a member of the board, effective January 21, 2026, at which time he'll serve as a member of the board's Nominating, Governance and Corporate Citizenship Committee as well as the Compensation and Human Capital Committee. Mr. Jones has served as President and CEO and Director of H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE:HRB) since 2017 and brings more than 30 years of experience across five industries. "Mr. Jones brings extensive experience in consumer insights, brand building and organizational transformation and has a proven record of creating significant stakeholder value," said B

Proven leader brings depth of supply chain experience to support agility and sustainability Levi Strauss & Co. ((LS&, Co., NYSE:LEVI) today announced the appointment of Chris Callieri as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer, effective September 15. Reporting to Michelle Gass, president and chief executive officer, Callieri will join the company's executive leadership team and will be responsible for the global supply chain operations for the Levi's® brand. His responsibilities include product development, sourcing, global supply management, sustainability, and distribution and logistics. "We're excited to welcome Chris to LS&Co. at this pivotal moment in our evolution in

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) (NYSE:LEVI) announced today that its board of directors has elected Artemis Patrick to serve as a member of the board, effective February 1, 2025. The board also appointed Patrick to serve as a member of the board's Audit and Nominating, Governance and Corporate Citizenship Committees, effective March 1, 2025. Patrick currently serves as president and CEO of Sephora North America, where she is responsible for the strategy, vision and financial performance of Sephora's United States and Canadian businesses. "It's an honor to welcome Artemis Patrick to our board," said Bob Eckert, chairman of LS&Co. Board of Directors. "Artemis has a proven track record as a mult

GIG HARBOR, Wash., Dec. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Distilling Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASK) ("HDC" or "Heritage" or "The Company,") a leading craft distiller of innovative premium brands, announced the appointment of Michael P. Carrosino as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). A veteran finance executive with over 40 years' experience, Mr. Carrosino will be responsible for leading the Company's financial planning and operations, managing liquidity, directing capital planning and guiding capital market transactions to ensure Heritage is well positioned to execute its expansion strategy. Justin Stiefel, Chief Executive Officer of HDC, commented, "We are thrilled to have Michael join

GIG HARBOR, Wash., Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Distilling Company, Inc. ("HDC" or "Heritage") (NASDAQ:CASK), a leading craft distiller of innovative premium brands, announced today two key appointments to its executive leadership and Board of Directors. These include Troy Alstead, a seasoned global executive and former COO of Starbucks Corporation, to its Board of Directors, and Andrew Varga, a leading spirits marketer and advertiser with more than four decades in the adult beverage industry, to lead Heritage's business development initiatives as a strategic consultant and Chief Revenue Officer, as well as to serve as a Director. Founded by Justin and Jennifer Stiefel a

International leader with proven commercial experience in the apparel and consumer goods industries will drive the company's operations in Latin America. Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) today announced the appointment of Dario Aguilar as the company's managing director for Latin America, effective December 2. Reporting to EVP and Chief Commercial Officer Gianluca Flore, Aguilar will be responsible for overseeing the company's commercial operations in the region across channels and driving long-term, sustainable growth as a brand-led, DTC-first apparel leader. "I am pleased to welcome Dario to our commercial team as we continue to rewire the company to operate as a world-class retailer and

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) (NYSE:LEVI) announced today that its board of directors has elected Daniel Geballe to serve as a member of the board, effective April 26, 2025, which is when current member David Friedman is set to retire from the board upon reaching the mandatory retirement age. Geballe currently serves as a managing director at SJF Ventures, where he leads investments in early-stage companies creating positive social and environmental impacts. "It's been a privilege working alongside Dan on the Levi Strauss Foundation board, and I'm honored to welcome him to the LS&Co. board of directors," said Michelle Gass, CEO and president of LS&Co. "Dan brings extensive experience from hi

Veteran commercial leader brings depth of retail experience to support direct-to-consumer transformation and accelerate international growth. Levi Strauss & Co. ((LS&, Co., NYSE:LEVI) today announced the appointment of Gianluca Flore as executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective July 29. Reporting to Michelle Gass, president and chief executive officer, Flore will join the company's executive leadership team and will be responsible for the commercial operations of the Levi's® brand across all global channels, including stores, e-commerce and wholesale. "I am delighted to welcome Gianluca to LS&Co. at this transformational moment for the company, as we pivot to beco

Co-Founder and CEO Michelle Wahler to Depart; Nancy Green, Retail Industry Veteran, Named CEO Effective February 1, 2024 Beyond Yoga®, a premium athletic and lifestyle apparel brand owned by Levi Strauss & Co. ((LS&, Co., NYSE:LEVI), announced today that co-founder Michelle Wahler will step down as CEO. Nancy Green, former CEO and president of Athleta, will assume the role of CEO of Beyond Yoga® to scale the brand's continued growth and expansion within LS&Co.'s brand portfolio. Green will join Beyond Yoga® on February 1, 2024. "We set out to develop a brand that honors real women's bodies, and I am incredibly proud of what we've accomplished with Beyond Yoga®," said co-founder and CEO

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) (NYSE:LEVI) announced today that its board of directors has appointed David Marberger as a member of the board and to serve on the board's Audit Committee, effective immediately. With more than 30 years of finance and leadership experience, Marberger currently serves as the executive vice president and chief financial officer for Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:CAG). "With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, David brings a wealth of experience working with prominent global brands, making him an ideal addition to the LS&Co. board," said Bob Eckert, chairman of LS&Co. Board of Directors. "David's expertise will be invaluable as we drive forward the nex

The AZEK Company Inc. (NYSE:AZEK) ("AZEK" or the "Company"), the industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, including TimberTech® decking and railing, Versatex® and AZEK® Trim, and StruXure™ pergolas, announced today the appointment of Harmit Singh and Pamela Edwards to its board of directors, effective September 14, 2023. Harmit Singh has also been appointed to AZEK's Compensation Committee and Pamela Edwards has been appointed to AZEK's Audit Committee. "We are excited to welcome both Harmit and Pam to AZEK's Board of Directors. Harmit and Pam bring deep leadership experience and proven track records driving stron

Proven marketing leader with brand-building expertise brings expanded consumer engagement focus to the Levi's® brand Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) today announced the appointment of Kenny Mitchell as senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the Levi's® brand, effective June 5. Reporting to Michelle Gass, president, Levi Strauss & Co., Mitchell will be responsible for advancing the Levi's® brand's consumer marketing strategies, focused on building denim leadership equity, cementing its position as a true lifestyle brand and growing market share. "Kenny is widely recognized as an innovative marketing leader and talent builder, with an impressive track record of growing global

Former Nordstrom executive will lead the company's digital transformation to reach previously announced growth targets. Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) today announced that Jason Gowans has been named senior vice president and chief digital officer for LS&Co., effective February 6. In this new role within the company, Gowans will be focused on bringing together LS&Co.'s engineering, data, AI and digital product management to spearhead digital efforts both for ecommerce and the digital go-to-market. He will report to Michelle Gass, president, LS&Co., and will sit on the executive leadership team (ELT). "Jason is a seasoned leader with a proven track record and expertise in creating digital

Proven Brand Leader Strengthens Executive Team and Advances CEO Succession Planning Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE:LEVI) today announced leadership changes in its executive team with the appointment of Michelle Gass to the new position of president, LS&Co., reporting to Chip Bergh, president & CEO. Gass will be responsible for leading the Levi's® brand and the company's global digital and commercial operations. With this announcement, the board of directors has put in motion a succession plan for Gass to succeed Bergh as CEO within the next 18 months. Gass will begin her role with the company on January 2 and is expected to join the LS&Co. Board of Directors on her start date. "We are delighted

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) announced today that its board of directors has appointed Elliott Rodgers as a member of the board, effective immediately. Rodgers currently serves as chief information officer of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) and has more than a decade of experience in the retail industry. “Elliott has deep knowledge of ecommerce, digital transformations and how to drive operational excellence in today’s omnichannel supply chain,” said Stephen C. Neal, chair of the board of Levi Strauss & Co. “His expertise in all of these areas will be invaluable as we focus on direct-to-consumer and continue to look for innovative ways to get o