Today we announced the appointment of John Vandemore as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 1.
“We are thrilled to welcome John at a pivotal moment for our company,” said Michelle Gass, President and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. “We are building a more direct-to-consumer business, unlocking the full potential of the Levi’s® brand and transforming LS&Co. into the world’s leading denim lifestyle retailer. John’s deep financial, operational and consumer experience, combined with his proven ability to help global brands scale and grow profitably, makes him the ideal partner to help us realize our ambition of becoming a $10 billion company.”
John’s experience includes more than 25 years of finance leadership experience across global consumer, retail and entertainment businesses. He joins the company from Skechers U.S.A., Inc., where he has served as Chief Financial Officer for the past nine years and led Skechers’ global financial organization while also providing oversight of the company’s operations functions. With John as CFO, Skechers grew to become the world’s third-largest footwear brand, with a presence in over 180 countries, operating across both wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels, including more than 5,000 retail stores globally. During this time, Skechers nearly tripled revenues to over $9 billion while driving strong margin expansion.
“LS&Co. is an iconic company with an unmatched heritage, a globally renowned brand and a clear strategy that is delivering strong momentum and results,” John said. “I have long admired the Levi’s® brand and am excited to join Michelle and the team and contribute to strengthening consumer connections, accelerating profitable growth and creating long-term value for all stakeholders.”
In April 2026, the company announced Executive Vice President and Chief Financial & Growth Officer (CFGO) Harmit Singh’s intent to retire from the company after a planned transition period. Harmit will remain in his current role as CFGO until John joins LS&Co. and then will remain a special advisor to the company through November 30 to ensure a smooth transition.
For more details, see the press release.
