PVH Corp announced on November 2, 2026, that it has appointed Frits Dirk van Paasschen to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The company stated that Mr. van Paasschen, aged 65, brings extensive board experience across consumer, retail, and technology businesses.
According to the filing, Mr. van Paasschen currently serves on the boards of DSM-Firmenich, Amadeus IT Group, and Williams-Sonoma. He previously served on the board of J.Crew until recently. The company noted that he spent more than a decade as a CEO at Fortune 500 consumer and lifestyle brands, including Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide and Coors Brewing Company.
PVH Corp highlighted Mr. van Paasschen’s previous leadership roles, including General Manager of Nike’s EMEA region, where he helped grow revenue and double profits, and a leadership role in Disney’s Consumer Products Division. He began his career serving retail and consumer clients at Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey & Company. He holds a BA in Economics and Biology from Amherst College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
The Board determined that Mr. van Paasschen qualifies as independent under New York Stock Exchange listing standards and SEC requirements. The appointment is part of the Board’s ongoing refreshment process, supported by the Nominating, Governance & Management Development Committee. PVH Corp stated there are no arrangements or understandings regarding his selection, nor are there any transactions between the company and Mr. van Paasschen or his immediate family members that require disclosure.
Mr. van Paasschen expressed excitement about the company’s progress and its two iconic brands, Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER. He stated his intention to work with CEO Stefan Larsson and the leadership team to continue strengthening these brands for the next generation of consumers.
