Omnichannel

Kohl’s taps Elliott Rodgers as COO

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June 16, 2026

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Kohl's has named Elliott Rodgers as it's COO and he will step into the role on Sept. 9.

Rodgers will report to CEO Michael J. Bender, according to a press release, and brings more than two decades of cross-functional leadership experience.

He will be responsible for enterprise operations, including the nearly 1,2000 stores, global supply chain and distribution centers, loss prevention and procurement.

"We are thrilled to welcome Elliott to our senior leadership team as we continue our transformational efforts to drive the business forward," Bender said in the release. "With more than 20 years of leadership experience in retail and large-scale operational roles, he has helped brands navigate through change, embrace innovation, and drive results through operational execution. Importantly, as he fills the role which oversees the largest portion of our associate population, Elliott thrives at bringing people together to create an inspiring work environment and a winning-team mindset. I'm excited for Elliot to take on this important role during a time of exciting change and opportunity."

Rodgers has more than 20 years of leadership experience across supply chain, technology, strategy, finance and HR disciplines at retail, technology and financial service companies. He most recently served as chief operations officer at Foot Locker, Inc., where he led technology, supply chain, procurement, customer care, operations strategy, and enterprise transformation.

Before that, he was chief people officer at project44. From 2013 to 2021, Rodgers held progressive leadership roles at Ulta Beauty, including chief supply chain officer and CIO. Earlier in his career, Rodgers spent six years at Target in distribution and omnichannel operations and three years as a vice president at Citigroup.

"I'm honored to join Kohl's and be a part of the company's strategic path forward," Rodgers said in the release. "I'm energized by Kohl's commitment to serving its customers now and for years to come, and I look forward to contributing to the work the teams already have underway — creating a compelling customer experience and paving a path for the future."