PVH Corp has named Cheryl Abel-Hodges as the new CEO for its Calvin Klein division. Hodges, who served as group president for Calvin Klein North America and the Underwear Group at PVH, succeeds Steve Shiffman, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests.

In her new role, Abel-Hodges will report to Stefan Larsson, the recently appointed President. She has held various leadership positions since joining the organisation in 2006. As the group president of Calvin Klein North America, she helped set a strategic direction for the brand, driving a consumer-centric approach. Within the Underwear Group, she led the development of PVH’s innovative underwear platform, overseeing the design, merchandising, product development and planning for all of PVH’s underwear and women’s intimates businesses.

Last week, a Calvin Klein Inc subsidiary and G-III Apparel Group entered into a five-year licensing agreement for the design, production and distribution of Calvin Klein Jeans women’s jeans wear collections in the U.S. and Canada. In January, PVH also announced its decision to streamline the North America division besides consolidating its operations for the men’s Calvin Klein Sportswear and Calvin Klein Jeans businesses to strengthen the brand’s positioning.