Destination XL Group names Jimmy Olsson as chief growth officer

Destination XL Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXLG) has appointed James E. "Jimmy" Olsson as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, according to a company statement.

Olsson has been working with DXL in a consulting capacity since September 2025. In his new role, he will oversee direct businesses, retail stores, merchandising, planning, global sourcing, and brand strategy.

Lionel Conacher, Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer, said Olsson "brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial vision, merchant instinct and proven omnichannel leadership" and that his experience across merchandising, stores, digital, and supply chain makes him "exceptionally well suited to help shape DXL's next chapter."

Olsson has more than two decades of senior executive experience in apparel and retail. Before joining DXL, he served as chief growth officer and general manager on a full-time advisory basis at Tommy John, Inc., where he focused on revenue growth and omnichannel expansion. He also advised Outerknown, LLC, including serving as its chief growth officer.

Earlier in his career, Olsson co-founded Todd Snyder and served as its chief executive officer until its acquisition by American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. He also held the role of president and chief executive officer at Rip Curl North America, served as an officer at Walmart, Inc., and held senior roles at Coach, Inc., American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., and Gap Inc.

Olsson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Massachusetts.

Destination XL Group operates DXL Big + Tall retail and outlet stores across the United States, along with an e-commerce site and mobile app. The company is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts.

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