- Levi Strauss ( NYSE: LEVI ) on Tuesday named Kohl's CEO Michelle Gass as its new president, while also paving a way for her to succeed as the next chief executive of the overall company.
- Gass' appointment sets trajectory for her to succeed long-time president and CEO Chip Bergh within the next 18 months.
- Gass will be responsible for leading the Levi’s brand and the company’s global digital and commercial operations, and will start with the company on Jan 2.
- Gass is expected to be a member of the LS&Co. board when she joins.
- Apart from Kohl's, Gass previously held several leadership roles at Starbucks.
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