Kohl’s has hired Elliott Rodgers as the retailer’s chief operating officer (COO). Most recently, Rodgers held the COO position at Foot Locker Inc.
At Foot Locker, Rodgers led technology, supply chain, procurement, customer care, operations strategy, and enterprise transformation. Before that, he was chief people officer at project44, a software maker that provides supply chain visibility for carriers. From 2013 to 2021, Rodgers held progressive leadership roles at Ulta Beauty, including chief supply chain officer and chief information officer. Earlier in his career, Rodgers spent six years at Target in distribution and omnichannel operations and three years as a VP at Citigroup.
In his COO role at Kohl’s, Rodgers will be responsible for the company’s enterprise operations, including its nearly 1,200 stores, global supply chain and distribution centers, procurement, and loss prevention. He will assume the role on September 9, 2026.
“We are thrilled to welcome Elliott to our senior leadership team as we continue our transformational efforts to drive the business forward,” said Kohl’s CEO Michael J. Bender. “With more than 20 years of leadership experience in retail and large-scale operational roles, he has helped brands navigate through change, embrace innovation, and drive results through operational execution. Importantly, as he fills the role that oversees the largest portion of our associate population, Elliott thrives at bringing people together to create an inspiring work environment and a winning team mindset. I’m excited for Elliot to take on this important role during an exciting change and opportunity.”
“I’m honored to join Kohl’s and be a part of the company’s strategic path forward,” said Rodgers. “I’m energized by Kohl’s commitment to serving its customers now and for years to come, and I look forward to contributing to the work the teams already have underway — creating a compelling customer experience and paving a path for the future.”
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