On August 14, 2026, Robert Eckert retired from the Board of Directors of Levi Strauss & Co. upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 72. Mr. Eckert had served on the board since 2010 and previously chaired the Board until April 2026 and the Nominating, Governance and Corporate Citizenship Committee. Concurrent with his departure, Joshua Prime was appointed to the committee and named its chair. The board size was reduced to ten directors. Mr. Eckert's retirement is not due to any disagreement regarding operations or policies. Levi Strauss & Co. operates in the apparel industry, manufacturing and selling jeans, casual wear, and accessories.
