Levi Strauss & Co. named Chris Callieri, formerly of Victoria’s Secret, Tory Burch and Adidas, as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer, effective September 15.
Reporting to Michelle Gass, president and chief executive officer, Callieri will join the company’s executive leadership team and be responsible for the global supply chain operations for the Levi’s brand, which includes product development, sourcing, global supply management, sustainability, distribution and logistics.
“We’re excited to welcome Chris to LS&Co. at this pivotal moment in our evolution into a DTC-first denim lifestyle company,” said Gass. “With a proven track record of delivering results at scale, he’s the right leader to strengthen our end-to-end supply chain agility, drive innovation, and advance our sustainability goals — all while delivering exceptional value to our fans worldwide. ”
Callieri brings over 20 years of international supply chain experience in the retail and consumer goods sectors. Previously, he led supply chain operations at Victoria’s Secret & Co., Tory Burch and held senior roles at Adidas, including as senior vice president of product operations, where he was responsible for materials development, product development, sourcing, and logistics for Adidas Lifestyle Brands.
Callieri’s experience also includes leadership roles at HRC Advisory and A.T. Kearney, where he led various transformation initiatives and developed strategies to improve supply chain responsiveness and product innovation for retailers.
“I’m thrilled to join LS&Co. at such an exciting time for the iconic Levi’s brand, a true category leader that thrives at the center of culture,” Callieri said. “I look forward to working with the talented LS&Co. team to deliver strong performance, serve our fans around the world, and strengthen Levi’s® position as the world’s definitive denim lifestyle brand.”
Levi Strauss’s brands include Levi’s, Levi Strauss Signature, and Beyond Yoga.
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