Mansell named ceo of Kohl's

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. Kohl’s announced that Kevin Mansell, a 26-year veteran of the organization who has served as president since 1999, has been named president and ceo and will continue to serve on the board of directors, effective immediately.

Mansell succeeds Larry Montgomery, who will remain chairman of the board and will hold full time management responsibilities for the organization’s strategic growth and talent management initiatives. Montgomery will continue to manage Kohl’s human resources, legal and real estate departments.

As president and ceo, Mansell will be responsible for the development and execution of strategic initiatives, day to day operations, and Kohl’s long term growth plan.

Mansell joined the company in 1982 as a divisional merchandise manager and was promoted to general merchandise manager in 1987. Over the next nine years, his responsibilities expanded to include merchandise planning and allocation. Mansell was promoted to senior evp of merchandising and marketing in 1998. Since 1999 he has served as president.