---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000094845-26-000041"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LEVI"
cik: "0000094845"
company_name: "LEVI STRAUSS & CO"
filed_at: "2026-08-18T20:15:58+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-18T20:17:04.560347+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.2
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Levi Strauss director Robert Eckert retires at 72; Joshua Prime named NGCC chair

## Summary
- Robert Eckert, Class III director, retired Aug 14, 2026 upon reaching mandatory retirement age of 72.
- Eckert served on board since 2010, was board chair until April 2026 and chaired NGCC Committee.
- Joshua Prime appointed to NGCC Committee and named chair, effective upon Eckert's retirement.
- Board size reduced to ten directors; retirement not due to any disagreement with company.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000094845-26-000041
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LEVI
- cik: 0000094845
- company_name: LEVI STRAUSS & CO
- filed_at: 2026-08-18T20:15:58+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.2
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94845/000009484526000041/0000094845-26-000041-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/94845/000009484526000041/levi-20260814.htm

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