HanesBrands Names Scott Lewis Chief Financial Officer

HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI), a leading global marketer of branded everyday apparel, today announced that Interim Chief Financial Officer Scott Lewis has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Lewis will also continue in his role as Chief Accounting Officer, a position he has held since 2015.

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HBI Interim Chief Financial Officer, Scott Lewis, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. (Photo: Business Wire)

A 17-year veteran of HanesBrands with an extensive background in accounting, tax, controllership, and external reporting, Lewis brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience to the role. In addition to serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer from March 2023 to present, Lewis has spent eight years as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer. In that time, Lewis also served as Interim Chief Financial Officer from January 2020 through April 2021. In his time with HanesBrands, Lewis was the transformation lead for the implementation of the Company’s ERP system, led the Company’s efforts to establish global shared services, helped lead the company through COVID, and led the refinancing of our debt in early 2023. Prior to joining HanesBrands, Lewis spent time with KPMG as a Senior Manager for Audit and Advisory. Lewis graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

“Scott has deep knowledge of our business and financial organization and the Board and I are pleased to appoint him to the CFO role on a permanent basis,” said Steve Bratspies, HanesBrands CEO. “The consummate team player, Scott has done an excellent job filling in as our Interim CFO on two separate occasions. With the experience and skillsets he brings, Scott is ideally suited to help position the Company for future success. On a personal level, I appreciate his partnership and look forward to working with him more closely to execute on our strategic priorities and Full Potential Plan.”

“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead HanesBrands’ finance organization,” said Lewis. “I believe that HanesBrands has significant opportunities for growth and value creation ahead. I look forward to working closely with Steve and the entire leadership team to capture those opportunities, chart a clear path for profitable and sustainable growth and drive increased shareholder value.”