Sunday
January 14
9:00 am–9:30 am
Javits North, Level 5, SAP Theatre
Joining Levi Strauss & Co. in early 2023, president Michelle Gass came from Kohl’s as the company’s former CEO. Under a meticulously designed succession plan from retiring CEO Chip Bergh, Michelle brings her leadership skillset from successful senior roles at Proctor and Gamble, Starbucks, and most recently Kohl’s. Speaking for the first time since joining the 170-year-old iconic brand, Michelle will share how she plans to accelerate growth by sharpening the focus of the current strategies to lean into the power of its brand, become the destination for denim lifestyle across all channels, and fuel diversification through international markets. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a visionary leader who is propelling Levi Strauss & Co. into a new era of success.
Michelle Gass
President
Levi Strauss & Co.
Matthew Shay
President and CEO
National Retail Federation