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# PVH Names Frits van Paasschen, A Former Fortune 500 CEO, To Its Board
- URL: https://www.bullished.co/pvh-names-frits-van-paasschen-a-former-fortune-500-ceo-to-its-board-f2229b5c/
- Published: 2026-11-02T21:38:42.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-02T21:38:42.000Z
- Description: The Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger owner calls the 65-year-old's appointment part of its ongoing board refreshment.
- Author: Matteo Parrino
- Tags: SEC Filings, PVH, Industry: Consumer Discretionary

PVH, which owns Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER, [appointed Frits Dirk van Paasschen, 65](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000078239/000121390026114950/ea0310515-8k%5Fpvhcorp.htm?ref=bullished.co) to its board effective immediately on Monday, adding a executive who spent more than a decade as a Fortune 500 CEO. The company called the move part of its ongoing board refreshment process.

## A consumer-brand CEO joins the board

Van Paasschen's CEO years came at consumer and lifestyle companies that include Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide and Coors Brewing Company, according to the [company's press release](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261102802362/en/Frits-Dirk-van-Paasschen-Joins-PVH-Corp.-Board-of-Directors?ref=bullished.co).

He also held several leadership positions at Nike, ultimately becoming General Manager of its EMEA region, where the company says he helped grow revenue and double profits. He previously held a leadership role in Disney's Consumer Products Division and early in his career served retail and consumer clients at Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey & Company.

He currently serves on the boards of DSM-Firmenich, Amadeus IT Group and Williams-Sonoma, and until recently sat on the board of J.Crew. The board determined he qualifies as independent under New York Stock Exchange listing standards and SEC requirements.

## What PVH says it wants from the seat

PVH designs and markets apparel, accessories and footwear under Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER, which together produced over 95% of its $9.0 billion in revenue for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2026, according to its annual report.

Board Chair Michael Calbert said van Paasschen's "strategic insight and international perspective will further strengthen our Board." CEO Stefan Larsson said his board service and global experience will complement existing directors "as we continue to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into their full potential."

Van Paasschen said he looks forward to working with Larsson and the leadership team to keep strengthening the brands.

## Refreshment process, no side deals

The filing ties the appointment to the board's refreshment process, as supported by the Nominating, Governance & Management Development Committee. There is no arrangement or understanding with any other person under which he was selected, and no transactions with PVH or his immediate family that require disclosure.

The release says the refreshment effort aims to bring together leaders with a diverse range of skills to support PVH's push to build its two brands to their full potential.

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### Sources

- [8-K Filing — PVH CORP. /DE/ (PVH)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000078239/000121390026114950/ea0310515-8k%5Fpvhcorp.htm?ref=bullished.co) — SEC EDGAR
- [Exhibit ea031051501ex99-1.htm — PVH CORP. /DE/ 8-K exhibit](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000078239/000121390026114950/ea031051501ex99-1.htm?ref=bullished.co) — SEC EDGAR
- [Frits Dirk van Paasschen Joins PVH Corp. Board of Directors](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261102802362/en/Frits-Dirk-van-Paasschen-Joins-PVH-Corp.-Board-of-Directors?ref=bullished.co) — businesswire.com