Levi Strauss & Co. appointed Craig Nomura as the company’s Executive Vice President and President of Global Retail, beginning on February 3, 2014.
Nomura will lead a team of more than 7,000 employees to enhance the company’s omnichannel retail experience. With net revenue of more than $4.6 billion in 2012, Levi’s apparel products are sold in 110 countries through 2,800 retail stores and online.
Nomura has held executive positions in the retail industry for the past 25 years, and recently left his position as the Senior Vice President of Global Development at Williams-Sonoma Inc. Nomura also has held positions at Gap, Foot Locker and Guess. He has served companies in a number of international markets, including Canada, Japan, the Middle East, Singapore and the UK.
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“Craig is a true global citizen with a proven track record of delivering profitable growth for some of the world’s top retailers,” said Chip Bergh, president and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. “Whether it’s through strategic franchise management, consumer-focused vertical retail experiences or tight inventory management, Craig’s deep expertise across all aspects of retail operations will be a great asset to the management team as we work to make LS&Co. a world-class omnichannel retailer.”
