Levi Strauss adds Charlotte Russe CEO Jenny Ming to board

Levi Strauss has added Jenny Ming to its board of directors. Ming is president and CEO of Charlotte Russe, a specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to young women, with more than 500 stores across the US, a position she has held since October 2009.



“Jenny Ming is a seasoned merchant and respected leader with nearly 30 years of valuable apparel industry experience,” said Stephen C. Neal, chairman of the board of LS&Co. “We welcome her to the board of Levi Strauss & Co. as we continue to drive long-term, profitable growth.”



Ming joined Gap in 1986 and held various executive roles, including president of Old Navy, from 1996 through 2006, where she oversaw all aspects of Old Navy and its 900 retail clothing stores in the US and Canada. Ming also serves as a special adviser to the board of directors of Barneys New York, as a member of the board of trustees for the Museum of Chinese in America in New York City and as a member of the board of the Merage Foundation for the American Dream.



“As a lifelong Levi’s fan, I've long respected and admired its ubiquitous and enduring appeal around the world,” said Ming. “While the company is steeped in rich heritage and has millions of loyal fans, there's still so much more potential. I'm excited to help the company connect with its next generation of loyal consumers.”