Lands' End names Charlie Cole as CEO, effective July 13

Lands' End, Inc. (NASDAQ: LE) said its board of directors has appointed Charlie Cole as chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective July 13, 2026, according to a company press release.

Cole will succeed Andrew McLean, who will step down as CEO and board member. McLean will move to an advisory role to support the transition.

Cole brings more than two decades of experience in digital commerce, technology, artificial intelligence, and omnichannel retail. Most recently, he served as interim chief digital officer of Thuma. He previously held the role of president at XGen AI, an AI-powered commerce software company acquired by Zoovu in 2026, and served as chief executive officer of both Tribute Technology and FTD. He also held senior digital and e-commerce roles at TUMI and Samsonite. Cole holds a bachelor of arts in business administration from the University of Washington.

Board Chair Josephine Linden said, "Charlie has spent his career transforming iconic consumer brands by combining disciplined operating execution with technology-enabled innovation, and the Board is confident that his expertise will enable him to execute and expand on the strategy the Company recently laid out."

Cole said he intends to leverage his technology and AI experience to develop a more personalized customer experience at Lands' End.

The board used executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles to assist in the search. Lands' End also noted a $100 million share repurchase program authorized in April remains in place.

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