Observed Signal · Jul 16, 2026 · Hiring · Source: Retail Dive · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Sephora Executive Alexis Rollier Named PVH CFO
PVH Corp. has appointed Alexis Rollier, a long-time Sephora finance and operations executive, as its next chief financial officer. Rollier, who has served as global CFO and global COO of Sephora since 2018 and previously was CFO at Guerlain, will take the finance role for the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger in early September and will report to CEO Stefan Larsson. He succeeds Melissa Stone, who has served as interim CFO since Jan. 1. The hire follows last year’s departure of PVH CFO Zac Coughlin, who left to join SiriusXM. PVH disclosed Rollier’s initial compensation package and highlighted the appointment amid its ongoing PVH+ turnaround plan.
A major apparel parent (PVH) filled a long-vacant permanent CFO role, which affects the company’s financial leadership, investor perception and execution of its PVH+ strategic plan—but it is not industry-shifting news for AdTech/MarTech.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- PVH Corp. appointed Alexis Rollier as its next chief financial officer.
- Rollier has served as global CFO and global COO of Sephora since 2018 and previously served as CFO at Guerlain.
- Rollier will begin the role in early September and will report to PVH CEO Stefan Larsson; he succeeds Melissa Stone (interim CFO since Jan. 1).
- PVH’s previous CFO, Zac Coughlin, left late 2025 to become CFO at SiriusXM.
- Rollier’s disclosed initial compensation includes a base salary of $850,000, a $375,000 cash advance, and one-time sign-on stock awards.
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