The latest HR moves made by leading textile and apparel companies. Wrangler and Lee owner Kontoor Brands has promoted Joseph Alkire to president and chief financial officer. Alkire's expanded role includes global responsibility for Helly Hansen and Wrangler brands, while continuing as CFO overseeing global operations.
Kontoor Brands Boosts 2026 Outlook on Wrangler, Helly Hansen Strength Shuffle Board: Genesco and Kohl's Announce Retirements, and Niber Names Commercial Lead Genesco Chief Strategy and Digital Officer Parag Desai to Retire "I am energized by the opportunity ahead and deeply grateful to the talented people across this organization whose commitment to excellence has positioned Kontoor to compete and win," Alkire said in a statement. He will continue to report directly to Scott Baxter, who remains Kontoor's chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors. "Joe has been an exceptional partner in driving Kontoor's growth and transformation; this expanded role reflects both what he's already delivered and the confidence the board and I have in his ability to build on that success," Baxter said.
"We've reached an important inflection point in our value creation journey, and we're aligning our portfolio under one leader with the operational and financial expertise to deliver on our ambitions. I'm confident that with Joe in this role, our best days are ahead." Toronto-based luxury parka purveyor Canada Goose has appointed Massimo Piombini to its board of directors. With over 35 years of experience in luxury, fashion and wellness, Piombini joins Canada Goose's board to enhance its global governance with expertise in brand building and international growth.
The president and CEO of Cadica Group has held senior leadership roles at Diesel, Balmain, Technogym, Valentino, Bally, Boucheron, Gucci and Bulgari. His experience spans public, family-owned and private equity-backed organizations. "Massimo has been a valued advisor to our business through his service on the Canada Goose international board, and we are delighted to welcome him to our board of directors," said Dani Reiss, chairman and CEO of Canada Goose.
"His experience leading iconic global brands, scaling international businesses and navigating periods of transformation will be invaluable as we continue to execute our long-term growth strategy and strengthen our position as a global performance luxury brand." Household-name retailer Target has named Chandhu Nair its first-ever chief AI officer and senior vice president. The former senior vice president of stores, data, AI and innovation at Lowe's joins Target to coordinate AI adoption across merchandising, operations, and inventory management. "The most meaningful AI stories won't be about what happens in a lab," Nair said in a statement.
"They'll be about what happens on the front line—how we make shopping easier for a guest, give a team member a better tool, make a business decision with more confidence or bring a new idea to market faster." Alongside Nair's appointment, Target promoted Purvi Shah to senior vice president of user experience to tightly integrate AI technology with customer design. "This moment gives UX the opportunity to engage more deeply than ever as a key part of the teams building the technology," Shah said. "Our role is to shape not only what people see, but the systems and decisions behind it to ensure each experience is as easy, inspiring and valuable as it can be." Hello Kitty creator Sanrio has promoted Jill Koch as chief brand officer for the U.S. and the Americas.
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