kevin mansell
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Mansell is responsible for Kohl’s long-term growth and profitability along with strategic direction. He has served as Chairman since September 2009, Chief Executive Officer since August 2008 and President and Director since February 1999. He served as Executive Vice President – General Merchandise Manager from 1987 to 1998. Mr. Mansell joined Kohl’s as a Divisional Merchandise Manager in 1982. Mr. Mansell began his retail career in 1975.
Mr. Mansell is responsible for Kohl’s long-term growth and profitability along with strategic direction. He has served as Chairman since September 2009, Chief Executive Officer since August 2008 and President and Director since February 1999. He served as Executive Vice President – General Merchandise Manager from 1987 to 1998. Mr. Mansell joined Kohl’s as a Divisional Merchandise Manager in 1982. Mr. Mansell began his retail career in 1975.
don brennan
Chief Merchandising Officer
Mr. Brennan was promoted to Chief Merchandising Officer in November 2010 and is responsible for all merchandising divisions, product development, merchandise planning and allocation, as well as E-Commerce. Previously, he had served as Senior Executive Vice President since September 2007. He joined Kohl’s in April 2001 as Executive Vice President, Merchandise Planning and Allocation, and also served as Executive Vice President, General Merchandise Manager Men’s and Children’s from April 2004 to September 2007. Prior to joining Kohl’s, Mr. Brennan served in a variety of management positions with Burdines Department Stores, a division of Federated Department Stores, Inc. since 1982. Mr. Brennan has almost 30 years of experience in the retail industry.
Mr. Brennan was promoted to Chief Merchandising Officer in November 2010 and is responsible for all merchandising divisions, product development, merchandise planning and allocation, as well as E-Commerce. Previously, he had served as Senior Executive Vice President since September 2007. He joined Kohl’s in April 2001 as Executive Vice President, Merchandise Planning and Allocation, and also served as Executive Vice President, General Merchandise Manager Men’s and Children’s from April 2004 to September 2007. Prior to joining Kohl’s, Mr. Brennan served in a variety of management positions with Burdines Department Stores, a division of Federated Department Stores, Inc. since 1982. Mr. Brennan has almost 30 years of experience in the retail industry.
John m worthington
Chief Administrative Officer
Mr. Worthington was promoted to Chief Administrative Officer in November 2010 and is responsible for store operations, store administration, merchandise presentation, loss prevention, real estate, information services and purchasing. Previously, he had served as Senior Executive Vice President since September 2007. Prior to this assignment, Mr. Worthington served in a variety of positions with Kohl’s, including Executive Vice President, Director of Stores from 2005 to 2007, Senior Vice President of Stores from 2004 to 2005 and Vice President, Regional Manager from 2002 to 2004. Mr. Worthington was with May Department Stores, Inc. before joining Kohl’s and has over 20 years of experience in the retail industry
Mr. Worthington was promoted to Chief Administrative Officer in November 2010 and is responsible for store operations, store administration, merchandise presentation, loss prevention, real estate, information services and purchasing. Previously, he had served as Senior Executive Vice President since September 2007. Prior to this assignment, Mr. Worthington served in a variety of positions with Kohl’s, including Executive Vice President, Director of Stores from 2005 to 2007, Senior Vice President of Stores from 2004 to 2005 and Vice President, Regional Manager from 2002 to 2004. Mr. Worthington was with May Department Stores, Inc. before joining Kohl’s and has over 20 years of experience in the retail industry
peggy eskenasi
Senior Executive Vice President
Ms. Eskenasi oversees all product development. Eskenasi was promoted to this role in 2010 after serving as executive vice president of product development since 2004.
Prior to joining Kohl’s in 2004, Eskenasi, a 32-year retail industry veteran, held progressive leadership positions with Saks Inc. and Frederick Atkins.
Ms. Eskenasi oversees all product development. Eskenasi was promoted to this role in 2010 after serving as executive vice president of product development since 2004.
Prior to joining Kohl’s in 2004, Eskenasi, a 32-year retail industry veteran, held progressive leadership positions with Saks Inc. and Frederick Atkins.
wes mcdonald
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. McDonald is responsible for financial planning and analysis, investor relations, financial reporting, accounting operations, tax, treasury, corporate governance, credit and capital investment. McDonald was promoted to this role in 2010 after serving as executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer since joining Kohl’s in 2003.
Prior to joining Kohl’s, McDonald, a 22-year retail industry veteran, held leadership positions with Abercrombie & Fitch and Target Corporation.
Mr. McDonald is responsible for financial planning and analysis, investor relations, financial reporting, accounting operations, tax, treasury, corporate governance, credit and capital investment. McDonald was promoted to this role in 2010 after serving as executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer since joining Kohl’s in 2003.
Prior to joining Kohl’s, McDonald, a 22-year retail industry veteran, held leadership positions with Abercrombie & Fitch and Target Corporation.
board of directors
Kevin Mansell
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Kohl’s Corporation
Peter Boneparth
Senior Advisor
Irving Capital Partners
Steven A. Burd
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Safeway Inc.
John F. Herma
Former Chief Executive Officer and Secretary
Kohl's Corporation
Dale E. Jones
Vice Chairman and Partner of the CEO and Board Practice in the Americas
Heidrick and Struggles
William S. Kellogg
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Kohl's Corporation
Frank V. Sica
Managing Partner
Tailwind Capital
Peter M. Sommerhauser
Shareholder in the law firm of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Stephanie A. Streeter
Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Banta Corporation
Nina G. Vaca
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
Pinnacle Technical Resource, Inc.
Stephen E. Watson
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Gander Mountain, L.L.C.
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Department Store Division of Dayton-Hudson Corporation
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Kohl’s Corporation
Peter Boneparth
Senior Advisor
Irving Capital Partners
Steven A. Burd
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Safeway Inc.
John F. Herma
Former Chief Executive Officer and Secretary
Kohl's Corporation
Dale E. Jones
Vice Chairman and Partner of the CEO and Board Practice in the Americas
Heidrick and Struggles
William S. Kellogg
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Kohl's Corporation
Frank V. Sica
Managing Partner
Tailwind Capital
Peter M. Sommerhauser
Shareholder in the law firm of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Stephanie A. Streeter
Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Banta Corporation
Nina G. Vaca
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
Pinnacle Technical Resource, Inc.
Stephen E. Watson
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Gander Mountain, L.L.C.
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Department Store Division of Dayton-Hudson Corporation