Michelle Gass serves as President of Levi Strauss & Co.
In this role, Gass is responsible for leading the Levi’s brand and the company’s global digital and commercial operations.
Prior to Levi Strauss & Co., Gass served as Chief Executive Officer of Kohl’s and was responsible for the company’s long-term growth, profitability, and strategic direction-overseeing its 1,160 store base, ecommerce business, and 100,000 associates across the country.
At Kohl’s, Gass set a bold new vision for Kohl’s to be the most trusted retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle. During her tenure, she led the transformation of the company’s efforts in becoming a leading omnichannel retailer, brought in and elevated notable national brand partnerships, and evolved Kohl’s loyalty program into an industry-leading platform.
Gass has been named to Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Business and Businessperson of the Year lists, as well as being named The Visionary 2020 by the National Retail Federation. Gass serves on the Board of Directors for PepsiCo, National Retail Federation, and Children’s Wisconsin.
Gass received her undergraduate degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from the University of Washington.
