US' Kontoor Brands appoints Mame Annan-Brown as global head of ESG

In this expanded role, Annan-Brown will lead the integration of Kontoor’s global ESG efforts, spearheading strategy, integration, reporting and engagement across the Company’s, ongoing commitment to environmental, health and safety, corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, sustainability, diversity and inclusion and other matters. She will also represent Kontoor Brands as an active participant in organisations promoting ESG issues across the business landscape. Annan-Brown will continue to oversee global communications and public affairs, with responsibility over all aspects of global corporate communications, government relations, global philanthropy, and charitable giving, the company said in a media statement, the company said in a press release.

To ensure full integration of ESG priorities across Kontoor’s business, Annan-Brown will lead Kontoor’s ESG Council, comprised of Kontoor leadership globally, to ensure a highly integrated, coordinated approach to ESG. The Council will work to establish a foundational ESG framework and roadmap that establishes Kontoor’s priorities and vision relating to ESG matters, and prioritises and recommends policies, practices, and disclosures that conform with the strategy.

“ESG is central to our mission and continued success as a responsible and sustainable organisation. In addition to Mame’s more than two decades of experience at global institutions at the forefront of ESG and sustainable investing, including the World Bank Group and JPMorgan Chase, she also brings a depth of experience in shaping and driving holistic business strategies. We’re delighted to appoint someone of Mame’s calibre and experience to work with our teams to further integrate ESG at Kontoor. Her demonstrated leadership and passion for these critical issues make her an outstanding fit for this role,” Scott Baxter, president, CEO and chair of the board for Kontoor Brands, said in a statement.

“Now more than ever building a strong ESG strategy is not only the right thing to do, but it will help ensure Kontoor’s success – and the success of our shareholders – for years to come. I am honoured to have the opportunity to work alongside our exceptional teams to further integrate ESG into our strategic vision,” Annan-Brown, said.

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