Leading designer and finest outlet of jeanswear Levi Strauss & Co announced that Craig Sullivan, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Clorox Company, has elected to retire from its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2006.
Sullivan, 65, has served on the LS&CO. board since 1998.
"Levi Strauss & Co has made great progress the past several years in its business transformation," said Sullivan.
"He feels that this is a good point to step off the board.
He wants to thank my colleagues on the board and the company's leadership for their strong and rewarding association during a very productive period."
Sullivan served on the Audit and Human Resources Committees during his seven years on the Levi Strauss & Co Board of Directors.
"Craig provided thoughtful, tough-minded insights and constructive advice during a critical period of renewal for Levi Strauss & Co," said Bob Haas, the company's Chairman.
"He deeply appreciates Craig's commitment to the success of Levi Strauss & Co and want to thank him for his many contributions to the board and the company."
Levi Strauss & Co is one of the world's largest brand-name apparel marketers with 2004 sales of $4.1 billion.
The company manufactures and markets branded jeans and casual sportswear under the Levi's, Dockers and Levi Strauss Signature brands.