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Scott Baxter

President, Chief Executive Officer & Chair of the Board, Kontoor Brands

Search every verified Scott Baxter interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Scott Baxter, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chair of the Board at Kontoor Brands, discussed the company's second quarter fiscal 2026 results and strategic initiatives during the earnings call on August 6, 2026. He stated that the company is in the final stages of Project Genius, a cost-savings program, and is on track to exceed $100 million in gross savings Bernstein. Baxter also noted growth across brands, citing low double-digit pro forma revenue growth for Helly Hansen and approximately a 3% reported increase for Wrangler globally scratches. Baxter commented on the company's plans following its Lee divestiture, saying that the majority of net proceeds would fund a new $400 million share repurchase program, with the remainder used to pay down debt. Middle ground. He highlighted upcoming distribution milestones, including Wrangler's entry into Lowe's Home Improvement and Helly Hansen's first appearance at Dick's Sporting Goods. Baxter expressed confidence in the company's ability to manage the transition with ABG and its experience in executing such processes, while also attributing potential risks to uncertainties detailed in SEC filings.

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