Kohl’s Chief Operating Officer appointment highlights the retailer’s continued focus on operational growth. Kohl’s announced that Elliott Rodgers will join the company as Chief Operating Officer on September 9, 2026. He will report directly to CEO Michael J. Bender.
Kohl’s Expands Enterprise Operations Leadership Under Elliott Rodgers
Rodgers will manage enterprise operations across the company. His responsibilities include nearly 1,200 stores, Global Supply Chain and Distribution Centers, Procurement, and Loss Prevention. Additionally, the company expects the leadership moves to support ongoing transformation efforts.
“We are thrilled to welcome Elliott to our senior leadership team as we continue our transformational efforts to drive the business forward,” said Bender. “With more than 20 years of leadership experience in retail and large-scale operational roles, he has helped brands navigate through change, embrace innovation, and drive results through operational execution. Importantly, as he fills the role which oversees the largest portion of our associate population, Elliott thrives at bringing people together to create an inspiring work environment and a winning-team mindset. I’m excited for Elliot to take on this important role during a time of exciting change and opportunity.”
Bender also praised Rodgers for building strong workplace cultures and effective teams. Moreover, he noted the importance of leadership during a changing retail environment.
“I’m honored to join Kohl’s and be a part of the company’s strategic path forward,” said Rodgers. “I’m energized by Kohl’s commitment to serving its customers now and for years to come, and I look forward to contributing to the work the teams already have underway – creating a compelling customer experience and paving a path for the future.”
Rodgers brings more than two decades of leadership experience across retail, technology, finance, and supply chain operations. Most recently, he served as Chief Operations Officer at Foot Locker, Inc. There, he led procurement, customer care, operations strategy, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
Previously, Rodgers held executive positions at project44 and Ulta Beauty. Earlier in his career, he also worked at Target and Citigroup. In addition, Rodgers served as a Captain in the U.S. Army. He earned degrees from West Point and Harvard Business School.
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Source: Businesswire
