Levi Strauss & Co. Appoints Dan Geballe to Board of Directors
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) has appointed Daniel Geballe to its board of directors, effective April 26, 2025. Geballe, currently a managing director at SJF Ventures, will replace David Friedman, who is set to retire upon reaching the mandatory retirement age. CEO Michelle Gass praised Geballe's extensive experience and commitment to social and environmental responsibility, highlighting his potential contribution to the company's long-term growth strategy. Geballe's background includes roles at The for Enterprise Development and Fisher Investments, as well as serving on the Levi Strauss Foundation board. He expressed enthusiasm about joining LS&Co.'s board and contributing to its next chapter of sustained, profitable growth.
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) ha nominato Daniel Geballe nel proprio consiglio di amministrazione, con effetto dal 26 aprile 2025. Geballe, attualmente managing director presso SJF Ventures, sostituirà David Friedman, il quale è destinato a ritirarsi al raggiungimento dell'età pensionabile obbligatoria. Il CEO Michelle Gass ha elogiato l'ampia esperienza di Geballe e il suo impegno per la responsabilità sociale e ambientale, sottolineando il suo potenziale contributo alla strategia di crescita a lungo termine della società. L'esperienza di Geballe include ruoli presso The for Enterprise Development e Fisher Investments, oltre a servire nel consiglio della Levi Strauss Foundation. Ha espresso entusiasmo per l'ingresso nel consiglio di LS&Co. e per il contributo al suo prossimo capitolo di crescita sostenibile e redditizia.
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) ha designado a Daniel Geballe en su junta directiva, con efecto a partir del 26 de abril de 2025. Geballe, actualmente director general en SJF Ventures, sustituirá a David Friedman, quien se retirará al alcanzar la edad de jubilación obligatoria. El CEO Michelle Gass elogió la amplia experiencia de Geballe y su compromiso con la responsabilidad social y ambiental, destacando su posible contribución a la estrategia de crecimiento a largo plazo de la empresa. La trayectoria de Geballe incluye roles en The for Enterprise Development y Fisher Investments, además de servir en la junta de la Fundación Levi Strauss. Expresó entusiasmo por unirse a la junta de LS&Co. y contribuir a su próximo capítulo de crecimiento sostenible y rentable.
리바이 스트라우스 & Co. (NYSE: LEVI)는 다니엘 게발레를 이사회에 임명했다, 2025년 4월 26일부터 발효된다. 현재 SJF Ventures의 전무이사인 게발레는 의무 퇴임 연령에 도달하는 데이비드 프리드먼을 대체할 예정이다. CEO 미셸 갤스는 게발레의 폭넓은 경험을 칭찬했다며, 사회적 및 환경적 책임에 대한 그의 헌신을 강조하며 회사의 장기 성장 전략에 기여할 수 있는 잠재력을 부각시켰다. 게발레의 경력은 The for Enterprise Development와 Fisher Investments에서의 역할을 포함하며, 리바이 스트라우스 재단의 이사로 활동하기도 했다. 그는 LS&Co. 이사회에 합류하고 지속 가능한 수익 성장의 다음 장에 기여하게 되어 기쁘다고 밝혔다.
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) a nommé Daniel Geballe à son conseil d'administration, à compter du 26 avril 2025. Geballe, actuellement directeur général chez SJF Ventures, remplacera David Friedman, qui doit prendre sa retraite à l'âge de la retraite obligatoire. Le PDG Michelle Gass a loué l'expertise considérable de Geballe et son engagement envers la responsabilité sociale et environnementale, mettant en avant sa contribution potentielle à la stratégie de croissance à long terme de l'entreprise. Le parcours de Geballe comprend des rôles au sein de The for Enterprise Development et Fisher Investments, ainsi que des fonctions au conseil de la fondation Levi Strauss. Il a exprimé son enthousiasme à rejoindre le conseil de LS&Co. et à contribuer à son prochain chapitre de croissance soutenue et rentable.
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) hat Daniel Geballe in seinen Vorstand berufen, mit Wirkung zum 26. April 2025. Geballe, derzeit Managing Director bei SJF Ventures, wird David Friedman ersetzen, der in den Ruhestand treten wird, wenn er das vorgeschriebene Rentenalter erreicht. CEO Michelle Gass lobte Geballes umfangreiche Erfahrung sowie sein Engagement für soziale und ökologische Verantwortung und hob sein Potenzial zur Mitgestaltung der langfristigen Wachstumsstrategie des Unternehmens hervor. Geballes beruflicher Hintergrund umfasst Rollen bei The for Enterprise Development und Fisher Investments und er war auch im Vorstand der Levi Strauss Foundation tätig. Er äußerte seine Begeisterung, dem Vorstand von LS&Co. beizutreten und zum nächsten Kapitel nachhaltigen und profitablen Wachstums beizutragen.
- Appointment of Daniel Geballe brings expertise in social and environmental impact investing to the board
- Geballe's experience aligns with LS&Co.'s 'profits through principles' philosophy
- Smooth transition plan in place for board succession
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“It’s been a privilege working alongside Dan on the Levi Strauss Foundation board, and I’m honored to welcome him to the LS&Co. board of directors,” said Michelle Gass, CEO and president of LS&Co. “Dan brings extensive experience from his leadership at SJF Ventures and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility, making him a strong addition to our board. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to drive forward the company’s long-term growth while upholding our profits through principles philosophy.”
Prior to SJF Ventures, Geballe worked for The Corporation for Enterprise Development and Fisher Investments. He holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a master’s degree in environmental management, both from Yale University, and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Geballe also serves as Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors of the Levi Strauss Foundation, where he chairs the Finance Committee.
“LS&Co. has a tremendous track record of making an outsized impact on the world by always leading with its values, and I’m proud to join the company’s board,” said Geballe. “I’m eager to work alongside the board and management team to help create the company’s next chapter of sustained, profitable growth.”
About Levi Strauss & Co.
Levi Strauss & Co. is one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies and a global leader in denim. The company designs and markets jeans, casual wear and related accessories for men, women and children under the Levi’s®, Dockers®, Levi Strauss Signature™ and Beyond Yoga® brands. Its products are sold in more than 110 countries worldwide through a combination of chain retailers, department stores, online sites and a global footprint of approximately 3,200 brand-dedicated stores and shop-in-shops. Levi Strauss & Co.’s reported 2023 net revenues were
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