Wendy Arlin
Wendy Arlin is the independent chair of the board of Kohl's, the U.S. department-store retailer. The board named her chair in July 2026, when John Schlifske retired. She joined the Kohl's board as an independent director in December 2023 and chairs its finance committee. Arlin is a director, not a Kohl's executive. She was executive vice president and CFO of Bath & Body Works from 2021 until she retired in July 2023. Before that she was senior vice president, finance and corporate controller at L Brands from 2005 to 2021, after 12 years in KPMG's audit practice. She also sits on the board of The Wendy's Company.
Last updated Oct 20, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Oct 20, 2026
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Bio
Wendy Arlin is the independent chair of the board of Kohl's, the U.S. department-store retailer. The board named her chair in July 2026, when John Schlifske retired. She joined the Kohl's board as an independent director in December 2023 and chairs its finance committee. Arlin is a director, not a Kohl's executive. She was executive vice president and CFO of Bath & Body Works from 2021 until she retired in July 2023. Before that she was senior vice president, finance and corporate controller at L Brands from 2005 to 2021, after 12 years in KPMG's audit practice. She also sits on the board of The Wendy's Company.
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