Cheryl Abel-Hodges — President of the Underwear Group at PVH

Ms. Cheryl Abel-Hodges has been President of The Underwear Group at PVH Corp. since February 2015. Ms. Abel-Hodges oversees the Calvin Klein Underwear business globally, as well as the North America wholesale businesses conducted under the Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, Chaps, IZOD, Warner's and Olga brands. Previously, she served as President of Calvin Klein Underwear since June 2013, where she was responsible for driving the strategic direction for the Calvin Klein Underwear business, including design, merchandising and product development worldwide, as well as sales, marketing and planning for North America. She has been with PVH since 2006 and held several senior leadership roles, including, President of Wholesale Sportswear for Izod, where she was responsible for sales, planning and profitability for the brand at department and specialty stores, including Macy's, JCPenney and Dillards. She served as Vice President of Sales for Lauren Sportswear at Ralph Lauren Corporation. She began her career in the apparel industry, when she joined Bloomingdale's executive training/department manager program more than 20 years ago. Throughout her career, she held various positions in management, sales and marketing with Liz Claiborne Inc., Chaus, Carole Little and May Co. Corporate. She graduated from S.U.N.Y. Albany with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English.