Levi Strauss & Co makes two senior appointments
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Jeans manufacturer Levi Strauss & Co has made two senior appointments from in house.
Executive VP (global supply chain) and chief transformation officer David Love becomes executive VP and president of Levi Strauss Asia, Middle East and Africa, while senior VP (product development and sourcing) Liz O’Neill is now chief supply-chain officer.
Liz O’Neill, chief supply chain officer
Love remains a member the company’s worldwide leadership team, which O’Neill will be joining. Both will report directly to president/CEO Chip Bergh.
David Love, executive vice president and president of Levi Strauss Asia, Middle East and Africa.
Love is an LS&Co veteran with more than 30 years of product development and sourcing experience. In his new post he will be responsible for leading the company’s commercial operations, spanning all brands and channels, across Asia, the Middle East and Africa (AMA).
He joined the company 1982 as a manager of technical services at Levis’ UK factory, and has since held global positions.
O’Neill joined LS&Co in 2013 to lead global supply-chain sourcing and strategy, a role involving shipping to more than 100 countries. Previously she was at Gap for 13 years and has also worked for The Disney Store in Los Angeles and Abercrombie & Fitch in Ohio.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which regions will David Love be responsible for in his new role?
Which regions will David Love be responsible for in his new role?
David Love will lead the company's commercial operations across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. This includes all brands and channels within these regions, using his extensive experience in product development and sourcing.
Q.What previous companies did Liz O'Neill work for before joining Levi Strauss & Co?
What previous companies did Liz O'Neill work for before joining Levi Strauss & Co?
Before joining Levi Strauss & Co in 2013, Liz O'Neill spent 13 years at Gap. She also held positions at The Disney Store in Los Angeles and Abercrombie & Fitch in Ohio, gaining varied retail experience.
Q.Will Liz O'Neill be part of the worldwide leadership team after her new appointment?
Will Liz O'Neill be part of the worldwide leadership team after her new appointment?
Yes, Liz O'Neill will be joining the company's worldwide leadership team as the new chief supply-chain officer. David Love, in his new role, will remain a member of this team.
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