Banana Republic · Leadership
Donald Kohler Appointed CEO and President
EmergingLast updated: 20 May 2026
Retail Brands summary
Donald Kohler, previously from PVH, has been appointed as the new CEO and President of Banana Republic, signifying a key change in the brand's corporate leadership.
Key facts
- Brand
- Banana Republic
- Signal category
- Leadership
- Current status
- Emerging
- Importance
- High
- Scope
- Global
- Sources
- 1 (FashionNetwork)
- Last updated
- 20 May 2026
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