Calvin Klein To Appoint New Product Chief in January
The brand's new chief product officer will oversee global design and merchandising efforts starting 25 January 2027.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in People
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Calvin Klein, a brand owned by PVH, has appointed industry veteran Ayub Mohamed as its new chief product officer. Starting 25 January 2027, Mohamed will lead the global product organization, including design and merchandising strategies.
Why it matters
The appointment signals a leadership shift in Calvin Klein's product strategy as the brand looks to integrate design and merchandising functions under one executive. Mohamed brings significant experience from major fashion houses, which may influence how the company approaches market positioning and supply chain design.
The new chief product officer brings experience from two and a half years at Lacoste and nearly eight years at Levi Strauss. He will report to global brand president David Savman to oversee global product operations.
The players
Ayub Mohamed
An experienced fashion executive with previous leadership roles at Lacoste, Kenzo, Tory Burch, Donna Karan, and Givenchy.
Calvin Klein
A global fashion brand owned by PVH that focuses on apparel and lifestyle products.
David Savman
The global brand president of Calvin Klein who will supervise the incoming chief product officer.
PVH
A major apparel company that owns and manages the Calvin Klein brand.
The details
Ayub Mohamed will take responsibility for the entire global product organization at Calvin Klein. His mandate involves aligning design and merchandising functions, a structure aimed at centralizing the product development lifecycle. Mohamed joins the brand after recent executive roles at Lacoste and Kenzo, as well as prior tenures at Tory Burch, Donna Karan, and Givenchy.
Timeline
25 January 2027: Ayub Mohamed begins his role as chief product officer
Market Landscape
The appointment follows the industry trend of centralizing design and merchandising leadership, marking a shift toward more integrated product development models. This consolidation mirrors moves seen at other global apparel brands aiming to streamline design cycles.
Retailers and apparel operators should monitor how Calvin Klein adjusts its merchandising and design output following the 25 January 2027 leadership transition. Reviewing long-term vendor partnerships is advisable as new leadership often refines product requirements and supply chain priorities.
The takeaway
Operators should view this as a potential signal for upcoming changes in product strategy and design direction at a major market player. Track the brand's performance metrics post-January to understand how these organizational changes impact market competitiveness.
What happens next
Ayub Mohamed is scheduled to assume his new position at Calvin Klein on 25 January 2027.
Further reading
For broader trends in fashion leadership and corporate restructuring, see the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Retail Bulletin | Daily UK Retail News.
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