Michael J. Bender is the Chief Executive Officer of Kohl's. Michael has held the CEO seat since November 2025, and was previously Chief Operating Officer at Walmart.
Current company
Kohl's
Kohl's is an American department store chain.
retailHeadquartered in Menomonee FallsFounded 1962NYSE: KSS
Source: WikidataMichael J. Bender joined Kohl's in July 2019 and has been CEO since November 2025. Before Kohl's, Michael was Chief Operating Officer at Walmart from July 2014 until February 2017.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
Yellow Springs High SchoolStanford University, BA, EconomicsNorthwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, MBA, Marketing, Finance and Management PolicySource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstMichael J. Bender leads a leadership team of 7 published executives. The most recent appointment is Steven Dee as Chief Technology Officer, in seat since August 2025.
Most senior 5 of 7
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J. Bender | Chief Executive Officer | November 2025 |
| Jill Timm | Chief Financial Officer | November 2019 |
| Jennifer Kent | Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary | February 2023 |
| Nick Jones | Chief Merchandising Officer | March 2023 |
| Christie Raymond | Chief Marketing Officer | August 2022 |
Sources: Kohl's 2026 Form 10-K
Michael J. Bender is the Chief Executive Officer of Kohl's. Michael has held the CEO seat since November 2025, and was previously Chief Operating Officer at Walmart.
Michael J. Bender has been CEO of Kohl's since November 2025, according to LinkedIn profile.
Michael J. Bender was Chief Operating Officer at Walmart from July 2014 until February 2017, according to LinkedIn profile.
Michael J. Bender has been CEO of Kohl's for 10 months, since November 2025.
Jill Timm (Chief Financial Officer), Jennifer Kent (Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary), Nick Jones (Chief Merchandising Officer), Christie Raymond (Chief Marketing Officer), and 2 more. Source: Kohl's 2026 Form 10-K.
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