Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) announced that Tom Waldron has been elected to its board of directors, expanding the board from six to seven members.

Waldron, 58, previously served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Kontoor, where he oversaw the Wrangler and Lee brands globally, along with the company's supply chain, product development, and innovation. Before that role, he held the position of EVP, co-chief operating officer, and global brand president of Wrangler, following earlier roles in brand, merchandising, sales, and operations at VF Corporation.

Waldron also serves as a board member at The Lycra Company, which produces fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries. He holds a bachelor's degree in management from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro's Bryan School of Business.

Scott Baxter, president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board, commented on the appointment: "Tom's deep expertise of the Wrangler brand and Kontoor's broader business will bring valuable perspective to our Board as we continue to strengthen our multi-brand platform and focus on driving long-term growth."