Joseph A. Alkire Appointed President and Chief Financial Officer to Accelerate Next Phase of Growth
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB), today announced that Joseph Alkire has been appointed to President and Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. In his expanded role, Alkire will maintain global responsibilities for the Helly Hansen® brand and will expand his oversight to also include the Wrangler® brand. In addition, he will continue in his role as Chief Financial Officer and maintain oversight over the Company’s global operations. Alkire has served as a key member of Kontoor's Executive Leadership Team since joining the Company in 2023, playing an instrumental role in shaping the Company's strategic and financial direction. Alkire will continue to report directly to Scott Baxter, who remains Kontoor’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
“Joe has been an exceptional partner in driving Kontoor's growth and transformation, and this expanded role reflects both what he's already delivered and the confidence the Board and I have in his ability to build on that success," said Scott Baxter, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors. “We've reached an important inflection point in our value creation journey, and we're aligning our portfolio under one leader with the operational and financial expertise to deliver on our ambitions. I'm confident that with Joe in this role, our best days are ahead.”
