Levi Strauss & Co. hired a Victoria’s Secret & Co. executive to oversee the jeans-maker’s global supply chain, a newly created role for the San Francisco-based company.
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Chris Callieri will serve as Levi’s chief supply chain officer, effective Sept. 15, the company said in a statement. Levi in February said it would create the position to replace its chief operations officer post in conjunction with the retirement of Liz O’Neill, who had held that role.
The shift underscores the growing importance of supply chain operations for retailers after years of upheaval from inflation, supply constraints and tariffs.
Callieri will be responsible for product development, sustainability, distribution and logistics. He previously oversaw the supply chain operations of Victoria’s Secret and women’s apparel maker Tory Burch. Callieri will report to Levi Chief Executive Officer Michelle Gass and be part of the company’s executive leadership team.
