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Retail and Supply-Chain Leaders Announce Key Leadership Moves Amid Board Re-Elections
Victoria’s Secret & Co. (NYSE: VSXY) announced that its shareholders voted to re‑elect the entire slate of board nominees at the company’s annual meeting on June 11. Preliminary tallies show independent chair Donna James received more than 83 % of the vote, and each of the other directors garnered at least 81 %. When the 13 % stake held by BBRC International Pte Limited is removed from the count, James’ support climbs to 99 % and the remaining directors sit at 96 % or higher.
The vote followed a proxy contest launched by BBRC that urged shareholders to oppose James and every other board nominee except CEO Hillary Super. BBRC’s own ballot mirrored that position, voting against James and the other nominees. The company said the outcome demonstrates “decisive support for the current board leadership” and “reaffirms shareholder confidence in our board’s continued oversight of the Path to Potential strategy.”
In the apparel sector, fast‑fashion retailer Primark confirmed that Eoin Tonge will become chief executive effective immediately. Tonge had served as interim CEO since March 2025 and sits on the board of Primark’s parent, Associated British Foods (ABF). He is credited with steering customer‑centric upgrades across product, value, digital and marketing touchpoints during his interim tenure. ABF’s chief executive George Weston said Tonge’s experience—including roles as group finance director at ABF and CFO and chief strategy officer at Marks and Spencer—positions him to guide Primark through a challenging environment.
Retail group Printemps named Rémy Baume as its new chief executive. Baume previously headed Zadig & Voltaire and has a career spanning more than two decades at Carrefour and LVMH. The group’s supervisory board said his blend of strategic vision and operational excellence will help secure sustainable growth.
Personal‑protective‑equipment maker National Safety Apparel (NSA) announced that long‑time chief executive Chuck Grossman Jr. will step down and become vice chairman. Grossman’s successor, Michael Enright, has been president of NSA for five years and brings more than 30 years of experience in the protective‑apparel sector.
Surewerx, a manufacturer of protective and safety clothing, named Shawn Gregg as chief operating officer. Gregg will focus on commercial operations and brand performance. He brings over three decades of experience, including positions at Wesco International and 3M.
Hong Kong‑based technical‑fabric supplier Schotex Global appointed Jennifer Ryan as head of sales for North America. Ryan will oversee sales and business development in the region. She joins Schotex with more than 35 years of experience in fashion and outdoor textiles, including two decades at Schoeller Textil and roles at PrimaLoft and Feinjersey Group.
Agriculture‑technology firm Avalo and its investor‑director Germin8 Ventures added Mike Johanns as a strategic advisor. Johanns, former secretary of agriculture and former U.S. senator, has served on the boards of Corteva and John Deere and is currently on the board of OSI Group. Avalo’s co‑founder Brendan Collins said Johanns’ perspective would help the company bring low‑carbon cotton to market and advance sugarcane pilots.
Supply‑chain platform Project44 strengthened its engineering and AI teams by appointing Vinay Mathur as chief technology officer. Mathur will oversee engineering, artificial‑intelligence implementation and the company’s AI agent portfolio. He previously led product engineering at Stripe and worked on platforms for SAP Ariba, GEP Worldwide and Oracle.
Mobile and supply‑chain technology firm DecisionPoint Technologies promoted Brian Bukowski to chief executive and president. Bukowski, who had been president and chief revenue officer, will lead the company’s expansion and growth. He succeeds Ross Young, who guided the firm through a merger with Barcoding, Inc. in January 2025.
Third‑party logistics provider ODW Logistics announced two appointments to support growth. Paul Boothe was named chief commercial officer, responsible for sales, marketing and solutions development. Boothe comes from RXO, where he was president of last mile. Brian Parsons was promoted from vice president of information technology to chief information officer, tasked with modernizing technology platforms and enhancing data and AI capabilities. ODW’s former chief technology officer Michael Roberts will become an executive advisor.
These leadership changes illustrate a broader trend of companies tightening governance and technology capabilities amid market volatility. Investors and analysts will watch how the new appointments shape operational performance and shareholder value. Key upcoming events include Victoria’s Secret’s next earnings report in September, Primark’s Q3 results, and Project44’s planned AI‑agent rollout.
The vote followed a proxy contest launched by BBRC that urged shareholders to oppose James and every other board nominee except CEO Hillary Super. BBRC’s own ballot mirrored that position, voting against James and the other nominees. The company said the outcome demonstrates “decisive support for the current board leadership” and “reaffirms shareholder confidence in our board’s continued oversight of the Path to Potential strategy.”
In the apparel sector, fast‑fashion retailer Primark confirmed that Eoin Tonge will become chief executive effective immediately. Tonge had served as interim CEO since March 2025 and sits on the board of Primark’s parent, Associated British Foods (ABF). He is credited with steering customer‑centric upgrades across product, value, digital and marketing touchpoints during his interim tenure. ABF’s chief executive George Weston said Tonge’s experience—including roles as group finance director at ABF and CFO and chief strategy officer at Marks and Spencer—positions him to guide Primark through a challenging environment.
Retail group Printemps named Rémy Baume as its new chief executive. Baume previously headed Zadig & Voltaire and has a career spanning more than two decades at Carrefour and LVMH. The group’s supervisory board said his blend of strategic vision and operational excellence will help secure sustainable growth.
Personal‑protective‑equipment maker National Safety Apparel (NSA) announced that long‑time chief executive Chuck Grossman Jr. will step down and become vice chairman. Grossman’s successor, Michael Enright, has been president of NSA for five years and brings more than 30 years of experience in the protective‑apparel sector.
Surewerx, a manufacturer of protective and safety clothing, named Shawn Gregg as chief operating officer. Gregg will focus on commercial operations and brand performance. He brings over three decades of experience, including positions at Wesco International and 3M.
Hong Kong‑based technical‑fabric supplier Schotex Global appointed Jennifer Ryan as head of sales for North America. Ryan will oversee sales and business development in the region. She joins Schotex with more than 35 years of experience in fashion and outdoor textiles, including two decades at Schoeller Textil and roles at PrimaLoft and Feinjersey Group.
Agriculture‑technology firm Avalo and its investor‑director Germin8 Ventures added Mike Johanns as a strategic advisor. Johanns, former secretary of agriculture and former U.S. senator, has served on the boards of Corteva and John Deere and is currently on the board of OSI Group. Avalo’s co‑founder Brendan Collins said Johanns’ perspective would help the company bring low‑carbon cotton to market and advance sugarcane pilots.
Supply‑chain platform Project44 strengthened its engineering and AI teams by appointing Vinay Mathur as chief technology officer. Mathur will oversee engineering, artificial‑intelligence implementation and the company’s AI agent portfolio. He previously led product engineering at Stripe and worked on platforms for SAP Ariba, GEP Worldwide and Oracle.
Mobile and supply‑chain technology firm DecisionPoint Technologies promoted Brian Bukowski to chief executive and president. Bukowski, who had been president and chief revenue officer, will lead the company’s expansion and growth. He succeeds Ross Young, who guided the firm through a merger with Barcoding, Inc. in January 2025.
Third‑party logistics provider ODW Logistics announced two appointments to support growth. Paul Boothe was named chief commercial officer, responsible for sales, marketing and solutions development. Boothe comes from RXO, where he was president of last mile. Brian Parsons was promoted from vice president of information technology to chief information officer, tasked with modernizing technology platforms and enhancing data and AI capabilities. ODW’s former chief technology officer Michael Roberts will become an executive advisor.
These leadership changes illustrate a broader trend of companies tightening governance and technology capabilities amid market volatility. Investors and analysts will watch how the new appointments shape operational performance and shareholder value. Key upcoming events include Victoria’s Secret’s next earnings report in September, Primark’s Q3 results, and Project44’s planned AI‑agent rollout.
