Kohl's Taps Former SuperValu Financial Exec as CFO

Kohl’s has appointed Bruce Besanko to the position of chief financial officer, reporting directly to Kohl’s Chairman, CEO and President Kevin Mansell. Besanko will officially join Kohl’s on July 10, and will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial planning and analysis, investor relations, financial reporting, accounting operations, tax, treasury, non-merchandise purchasing, and credit and capital investment strategies.

Besanko has more than 21 years of financial leadership experience in retail. Most recently, he spent four years with SuperValu in financial leadership roles, including COO and CFO, as well as five years as CFO and chief administrative officer for OfficeMax.

“As an instrumental leader at several large companies, Bruce has great insights on how to help organizations move with the speed and agility the business requires, while maintaining a financial framework of operational excellence,” said Mansell.