Lands’ End, Inc. reported executive leadership hires and organizational changes to support its business objectives and growth initiatives. They take effect at the start of Lands’ End’s next fiscal year, beginning January 28, 2023, unless otherwise noted.
- Peter L. Gray, the company’s executive vice president, chief administrative officer and general counsel has been appointed chief commercial officer.
- Angie Rieger, the company’s divisional president, Lands’ End Outfitters, has been appointed chief transformation officer.
- Kym Maas joins the company as senior vice president, product and merchandising, reporting to Rieger.
- Jim Gooch, company president and chief financial officer, will step down at the conclusion of Lands’ End’s 2022 fiscal year and assist with the transition of his duties as an advisor to the company through March 31, 2023.
- Bernard McCracken, the company’s chief accounting officer has been appointed interim chief financial officer. The company plans to conduct a search for a permanent chief financial officer, with the assistance of a leading global executive search firm.
Chief Executive Officer-Designate Andrew McLean stated, “As we embark on the next phase of growth and development for this iconic American brand, these additions to our leadership team, and the changes to how we’re organized internally, will position Lands’ End to achieve our long-term goals. Critically, we are building on a strong foundation and will accelerate our efforts by utilizing our powerful, proprietary data to better inform our product merchandising and marketing efforts with insights that help us anticipate and meet consumers’ evolving needs. These changes will collectively help us deepen our relationships with our existing customers, reach new customers and drive sustainable value creation.”
