Retailer names new CEO, shifts board roles

FORT MYERS — Women’s retailer Chico’s FAS, one of the largest employers in Southwest Florida, promoted division president Molly Langenstein to president and CEO — part of what the company called a planned succession “designed to strengthen and provide ongoing stability and continuity.”

The appointment of Langenstein, who had been president of the company’s two largest brands, Chico’s and White House Black Market, since August, is effective June 24, according to a statement. The Fort Myers-based company, which posted $2.03 billion in revenue in 2019, also announced several other leadership after the close of markets April 29. Changes include: