Kontoor Brands expands CFO Alkire’s role to president

Greensboro, North Carolina - Kontoor Brands, Inc., a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker KTB, has made an announcement regarding Joseph Alkire's appointment as president and chief financial officer. This appointment is effective immediately, with Alkire retaining his global responsibilities for the Helly Hansen brand and gaining oversight of the Wrangler brand.

He will continue his role as chief financial officer, focusing on the company's global operations. Alkire has been with Kontoor since 2023 and has been a member of the company's Executive Leadership Team. He will continue to report to Scott Baxter, who is the chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors at Kontoor.

Scott Baxter expressed his confidence in Alkire's abilities, stating that he has been instrumental in driving the company's growth and transformation. Alkire, for his part, looks forward to continuing his work with Baxter and the Executive Leadership Team. Kontoor Brands owns and operates the Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen brands.