Kohl’s Corp. Appoints Wendy C. Arlin as New Chairman
Kohl's Corporation has appointed Wendy C. Arlin as its new chairman of the board, succeeding John Schlifske who is retiring for personal reasons after nearly 15 years on the board and a year in the chair role. Arlin brings extensive financial experience from her roles at Bath & Body Works and L Brands, and currently chairs Kohl's finance and audit committees. She also serves on Wendy’s board of directors. Michael J. Bender, Kohl's CEO, praised Arlin for her deep retail expertise and leadership during a period of transformation for the company. In addition to Arlin's appointment, Niren Chaudhary has joined the board after previously leading Panera Brands and holding executive roles at Krispy Kreme and Yum! Brands. Schlifske expressed gratitude for his time with Kohl’s, highlighting strategic improvements made over recent years that have strengthened the company's foundation. His tenure included navigating challenges such as the global pandemic while maintaining financial stability.
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