Kohl's Names Elliott Rodgers Chief Operating Officer
Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) today announced that Elliott Rodgers has been named Kohl's Chief Operating Officer, reporting to CEO Michael J. Bender. In this role, Rodgers, who brings more than 20 years of strong cross-functional leadership experience, will be responsible for Kohl'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 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 which 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 a time of 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."
