Kohl’s has appointed Michael Bender as interim CEO, effective immediately, following the termination of Ashley Buchanan for cause due to policy violations involving undisclosed vendor conflicts.
Bender, a board member since 2019 and chair since May 2024, brings extensive retail leadership experience.
He will step down from his board chair role while the company searches for a permanent CEO.
Bender, a board member since 2019 and chair since May 2024, brings extensive retail leadership experience.
He will step down from his board chair role while the company searches for a permanent CEO.