WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — June14, 2021— HanesBrands, a global supplier of iconic apparel brands, today announced that William S. Simon has been appointed to the company’s board of directors.
With the appointment of Simon, whose term runs until the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders, the company’s board has 10 members. Simon will serve on the board’s audit committee.
“Bill brings extensive experience leading complex organizations and building global brands,” said Steve Bratspies, CEO, HanesBrands. “His knowledge of retail and consumer goods will be extremely valuable as we unlock growth by delivering innovative products and creating a seamless consumer experience.”
Simon is a senior advisor to the investment firm KKR & Co. and president of WSS Venture Holdings LLC, a consulting and investment company. From 2010 to 2014, Simon served as president and CEO of Walmart U.S. Before that, he was COO of Walmart U.S. He joined the company in 2006 as executive vice president of professional services and new business development.
Simon has also held senior executive positions at Brinker International Inc., Diageo North America Inc. and Cadbury Schweppes plc. Simon also served as secretary of the Florida Department of Management Services and served 25 years in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserves. He currently serves on the board of Darden Restaurants Inc.
Simon holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Connecticut.
“We’re thrilled to have a leader with Bill’s outstanding experience join our board,” said HanesBrands Board Chairman Ronald L. Nelson. “We welcome Bill and look forward to working with him as we execute our Full Potential plan.”
Posted June 14, 2021
Source: HanesBrands
