Cheryl Abel-Hodges is the new CEO of Calvin Klein. Calvin Klein is a part of PVH Corp. Abel-Hodges has previously served as group president, Calvin Klein North America and The Underwear Group. Since joining PVH in 2006, Abel-Hodges has held various leadership positions across the organisation. As group president for Calvin Klein North America, she helped set the strategic direction for the brand, driving a consumer-centric approach. Within The Underwear Group, Abel-Hodges led the development of PVH’s underwear platform, overseeing design, merchandising, product development and planning for all of PVH’s underwear and women’s intimates businesses.

Her strong management abilities, together with her consistent track record for operational excellence, are expected to provide strong direction for the Calvin Klein team. Calvin Klein is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women’s and men’s designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide.