AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · LEVI STRAUSS & CO (LEVI)

Levi Strauss appoints John Vandemore as CFO, effective November 1, 2026

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Levi Strauss & Co. named John Vandemore, former CFO of Skechers U.S.A., as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 1, 2026. He succeeds the role currently held by Harmit Singh, who announced his retirement in April 2026 and will serve as a Special Advisor through November 30, 2026, to support the transition.

Key points

  • Vandemore, 53, was CFO of Skechers U.S.A., Inc. starting November 2017 and previously held finance roles at Mattel and other firms
  • Base salary of $1,350,000 with an initial target bonus of 110% of base salary
  • Sign-on award includes a $4,000,000 cash incentive, plus RSU and SAR grants valued at $5,500,000 each

The filing

CompanyLEVI STRAUSS & CO (LEVI)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECSep 30, 2026, 5:12 PM ET
Accession number0001999371-26-021687

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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