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\u201cMr. Jones brings extensive experience in consumer insights, brand building and organizational transformation and has a proven record of creating significant stakeholder value,\u201d said Bob Eckert, chair of the board of Levi Strauss & Co<\/strong><\/em>. \u201cHe has repeatedly strengthened brands and organizations across industries, and his leadership will play a critical role as we evolve LS&Co. into a best-in-class, DTC-first retailer.\u201d<\/p>\n Levi Strauss & Co has appointed H&R Block president and CEO Jeffrey J Jones II to its board, effective January 21, 2026.
Mr. Jones has served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of H&R Block, Inc. since 2017 and will retire from the company on December 31, 2025. He previously served as President of Ride Sharing at Uber Technologies Inc., where he led operations, customer support, strategy and planning, product operations and marketing. Mr. Jones also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Target Corporation, overseeing brand, digital and guest experience strategy, corporate communications, investor relations and brand management of all owned brands and Target\u2019s limited-time offering collaborations. Earlier in his career, Mr. Jones was partner and President of McKinney, an advertising agency, where he led major client engagements and organizational growth.<\/p>\n \u201cLevi Strauss & Co. is an iconic company with a bold vision for the future, and I\u2019m honored to join the board at such a pivotal moment,\u201d said Jeffrey J. Jones II<\/strong><\/em>. \u201cThe company has been on a strong trajectory, deepening its connection with consumers and driving long-term, sustainable growth. I look forward to supporting the entire leadership team as they write the next chapter for this nearly 175-year-old company.\u201d<\/p>\n Mr. Jones is a member of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, the Fast Company Impact Council and the Kansas City Economic Club. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Dayton.<\/p>\n
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\nHe will serve on the nominating, governance and corporate citizenship committee and the compensation and human capital committee.
\nJones brings over 30 years of experience in consumer, retail and technology leadership, strengthening LS&Co’s DTC-focused strategy.<\/p>\n\tNote: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged.<\/h6>\n