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Michelle Gass assumes CEO role at Levi’s, expands leadership team

Levi Strauss & Co. announced that Michelle Gass has assumed the role of president and CEO, as previously disclosed in December. Gass follows Chip Bergh, who served as the company’s president and CEO for over 12 years. Michelle Gass takes over as CEO of Levi’s "LS&Co. is a destination for the very best talent because of its history, its products...

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Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh to retire in April 2024

Levi Strauss & Co. has announced that Chip Bergh has decided to retire from the company as of April 26, 2024. The company’s board of directors has elected Michelle Gass, currently the company’s president, to succeed Bergh as president and chief executive officer effective January 29, 2024, completing the transition plan announced on November 8,...

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Levi Strauss taps Kohl’s chief Michelle Gass as new CEO

US denim giant Levi Strauss & Co has announced that Kohl’s chief Michelle Gass will succeed Chip Bergh as the company’s new CEO within the next 18 months. As of January 2, Gass will also become Levi Strauss’ new president, and is expected to join the company’s board on the same date. She will be responsible for leading the Levi’s brand and the...

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Michelle Gass to replace Kevin Mansell as Kohl's CEO

Kohl’s has announced that Kevin Mansell, the company’s Chairman, CEO and President will retire in May 2018 as of the close of the company’s annual shareholders meeting. The company said while Michelle Gass will assume the CEO role at that time, Sona Chawla, Kohl’s Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of President. “It has been a...