Kontoor Executive and Leadership Team

Joseph Alkire, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Kontoor Brands, directs all financial operations and strategic fiscal planning. Overseeing global finance functions, Alkire ensures robust financial health and drives profitable growth across the company's iconic denim brands, Wrangler® and Lee®. This leadership position involves managing capital allocation, investor relations, and risk management to support Kontoor's market expansion and product innovation. By optimizing financial strategies, Joseph Alkire strengthens the company's position as a global lifestyle apparel leader, ensuring sustainable value creation for stakeholders and enhancing operational efficiency across all departments. Alkire's oversight extends to treasury functions and the continuous improvement of financial reporting systems, solidifying Kontoor's commitment to transparency and fiscal discipline.

Anthony Cottonaro, the Chief Financial Officer & Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Development, Treasury, Transformation Vice President, Global Finance at Kontoor Brands, spearheads comprehensive financial strategy and execution. Cottonaro directs financial planning and analysis, corporate development initiatives, and treasury operations, ensuring the fiscal integrity and strategic growth of Kontoor's portfolio, including Wrangler® and Lee®. This multifaceted role involves driving transformation efforts within global finance, optimizing capital structure, and identifying new avenues for business expansion. By meticulously managing financial resources and forecasting future performance, Anthony Cottonaro supports the company's commitment to delivering superior, high-quality apparel that resonates with consumers worldwide. Cottonaro's leadership ensures Kontoor Brands maintains a strong financial foundation, enabling continued innovation and market leadership in the global lifestyle apparel sector.

Kristin Peek, the Vice President Chief Of Staff at Kontoor Brands, provides strategic support and operational guidance across the executive leadership team. Managing key initiatives and cross-functional projects, Peek ensures seamless execution of the company's strategic objectives. This role involves facilitating communication between departments, optimizing internal processes, and driving organizational effectiveness to support Kontoor's mission of delivering high-quality apparel. By aligning operational efforts with corporate goals, Kristin Peek enhances the company's ability to innovate and distribute its iconic Wrangler® and Lee® brands globally. Peek's responsibilities include streamlining operations and fostering a culture of collaboration, directly contributing to Kontoor Brands' market leadership and commitment to empowering individuals through self-expression.

Peter Kidd, the Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at Kontoor Brands, leads all human capital strategies and organizational development initiatives. Kidd oversees talent acquisition, employee engagement, and compensation and benefits programs, fostering a culture that supports Kontoor's mission of empowering self-expression through iconic denim brands like Wrangler® and Lee®. This critical role ensures the alignment of human resources with the company's strategic goals, driving operational excellence and innovation across its global workforce. By cultivating a high-performing and inclusive work environment, Peter Kidd strengthens Kontoor Brands' ability to design, manufacture, and distribute superior quality products. Kidd's strategic direction in talent management and organizational design is fundamental to Kontoor's sustained success and its position as a global lifestyle apparel leader.