Kontoor Brands, Inc. has elected Tom Waldron to its Board of Directors effective immediately, expanding the board's size from six to seven directors. The addition of Waldron, a former executive with deep experience in the company's core brands, is aimed at strengthening the board's oversight as the company focuses on long-term growth. The decision was announced by Scott Baxter, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Waldron's Background and Expertise

Mr. Waldron, 58, brings extensive operational experience to his new role. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Kontoor Brands, where he led the Wrangler and Lee brands globally. His responsibilities included overseeing the company's supply chain, product development, and innovation initiatives. Prior to his tenure as COO, Waldron held the position of EVP, Co-Chief Operating Officer and Global Brand President of Wrangler.

Before joining Kontoor, Waldron held roles of increasing responsibility in brand, merchandising, sales, and operations at VF Corporation. He currently serves as a board member at The LYCRA Company, a firm that innovates and produces fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries. Waldron earned a bachelor's degree in Management from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro's Bryan School of Business.

Strategic Implications

The election of Waldron is expected to provide the board with valuable perspective regarding Kontoor's multi-brand platform. Baxter highlighted Waldron's deep expertise of the Wrangler brand and the company's broader business as key assets that will support the organization's strategic objectives. The expansion of the board to seven members allows for this increased governance capacity.

About Kontoor Brands

Kontoor Brands, Inc. is a portfolio of lifestyle, outdoor, and workwear brands. The company's portfolio includes Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen. Kontoor operates as a purpose-led organization, leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model, and supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long-term value for stakeholders.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. plans to release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at approximately 6:50 a.m. ET. The announcement will provide stakeholders with an update on the company's performance across its portfolio of lifestyle, outdoor, and workwear brands. Following the release, Kontoor management will host a conference call at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET to review the financial results.

Conference Call Details

The conference call will be broadcast live, allowing investors and analysts to listen to the management's discussion. Access to the live broadcast is available through the company's investor relations portal. For stakeholders unable to attend the live session, an archived version of the call will be made available at the same location shortly after the event concludes.

Company Overview

Kontoor Brands, Inc. is a purpose-led organization that owns a portfolio of three global brands: Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen. The company focuses on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model, and supply chain capabilities to drive brand growth. The upcoming earnings release will offer insights into how these strategies are performing during the second quarter of fiscal 2026.

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