Levi Strauss & Co. announced the retirement of Robert Eckert from its Board of Directors, effective August 14, 2026. His departure is due to reaching the company's mandatory retirement age and is not the result of any disagreement. The company also announced a successor for his committee chair position and a reduction in board size.
Key Details
- Director Retirement: Robert Eckert retired after serving on the Board since 2010, having reached the mandatory retirement age of 72.
- Succession & Board Changes: Joshua Prime was appointed to succeed Mr. Eckert as Chair of the Nominating, Governance and Corporate Citizenship Committee. The Board size was concurrently reduced to ten directors.
- No Disagreement: The filing explicitly states that Mr. Eckert’s retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies, or practices.