James E. Olsson was named Chief Growth Officer of Destination Xl Group, Inc., effective September 6, 2026. As of November 6, 2026, Destination Xl Group, Inc. has reported 3 leadership change filings to the SEC under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K, from May 15, 2026 to September 2, 2026, naming 4 appointments and 1 departure (Form 8-K, September 2, 2026).
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Key facts
- · In / out: In · Person: James E. Olsson · Role: Chief Growth Officer · Effective: 2026-09-06 · 8-K, 2026-09-02
- · In / out: In · Person: Lionel F. Conacher · Role: Chief Executive Officer · Effective: 2026-08-12 · 8-K, 2026-08-06
- · In / out: Reported · Person: not named in the filing · 8-K, 2026-05-15
Destination Xl Group, Inc. reported changes in 3 filings among its directors and officers to the SEC on Form 8-K, Item 5.02, from 2026-05-15 to 2026-09-02. They name 4 people, with 4 appointments and 1 departure. Every row below is cited to the filing it comes from, and this page adds each new change as Destination Xl Group, Inc. files it.
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| Filed | In / out | Person | Role | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | In | Chief Growth Officer | 2026-09-06 | 8-K, 2026-09-02 | |
| 2026-08-06 | In | Chief Executive Officer | 2026-08-12 | 8-K, 2026-08-06 | |
| 2026-08-06 | In | Principal Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-08-06 | ||
| 2026-08-06 | In | Lead Independent Director | 2026-08-12 | 8-K, 2026-08-06 | |
| 2026-08-06 | Out | Director | 2026-08-11 | 8-K, 2026-08-06 | |
| 2026-05-15 | Reported | not named in the filing | 8-K, 2026-05-15 |
Who leads Destination Xl Group, Inc., as last reported?
For each role that changed in the filings below, the most recent change reported. A role that did not change in these filings is not listed.
- Chief Growth Officer: James E. Olsson, appointed, effective 2026-09-06 (filed 2026-09-02).
- Lead Independent Director: Carmen R. Bauza, appointed, effective 2026-08-12 (filed 2026-08-06).
- Chief Executive Officer: Lionel F. Conacher, appointed, effective 2026-08-12 (filed 2026-08-06).
- Director: Harvey S. Kanter, departure reported, effective 2026-08-11 (filed 2026-08-06). No successor is named in these filings.
- Principal Executive Officer: Lionel F. Conacher, appointed (filed 2026-08-06).
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Appointed: James E. Olsson, Chief Growth Officer, effective 2026-09-06
On September 2, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Destination XL Group, Inc. (the "Company") appointed James E. Olsson as Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer ("CGO") effective September 6, 2026.
- Biographical Information Mr. Olsson, 59, brings over two decades of senior executive, growth, and merchandising leadership across high-profile apparel and retail brands.
- Prior to joining the Company, from September 2025 to September 2026, Mr. Olsson was a consultant to the Company, providing strategic advisory services focused on growth opportunities.
- Since February 2024, Mr. Olsson has been a partner at Girder NYC, a strategic advisory group that he founded.
- From October 2022 to January 2024, Mr. Olsson was the chief growth officer and general manager, on a full-time advisory basis, at Tommy John, Inc. From October 2018 until January 2024, he served as an advisory board member to Outerknown, LLC, an omni channel sustainable apparel and accessories brand.
- During that time, he was employed by Outerknown, LLC and served as their chief growth officer from September 2021 to September 2022.
- Pursuant to the consulting arrangement with the Company, Mr. Olsson received a monthly payment of $25,000, payable in arrears, based on 20 hours per week through May 5, 2026, plus out of pocket expenses.
- From May 6, 2026 until his contract ends on September 5, 2026, Mr. Olsson receives a monthly payment of $37,500, payable in arrears, based on 30 hours per week, plus out of pocket expenses.
Appointed: Lionel F. Conacher, Chief Executive Officer, effective 2026-08-12
On July 29, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Destination XL Group, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Lionel F. Conacher, the Company's Chairman of the Board, as Interim Chief Executive Officer ("Interim CEO") effective August 12, 2026.
Appointed: Lionel F. Conacher, Principal Executive Officer
Offer Letter On August 5, 2026, CMRG Apparel, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company, and Mr. Conacher entered into an Offer of Employment Letter (the "Offer Letter") pursuant to which Mr. Conacher will serve as Interim CEO and Principal Executive Officer of the Company.
Appointed: Carmen R. Bauza, Lead Independent Director, effective 2026-08-12
Accordingly, on July 29, 2026, the following appointments were approved by the Board, effective August 12, 2026: (i) Carmen R. Bauza was appointed to serve as Lead Independent Director.
Departing: Harvey S. Kanter, Director, effective 2026-08-11
Director Resignation On August 5, 2026, Mr. Kanter notified the Board of Directors of the Company of his intention to resign as a director of the Company, effective as of August 11, 2026.
- This notification was provided in accordance with Mr. Kanter's expressed desire to retire, and as required by his employment agreement.
- Accordingly, Mr. Kanter's employment with the Company will terminate on August 11, 2026.
- Mr. Conacher, 64, has been a director of the Company since June 2018 and Chairman of the Board since August 2020.
- In March 2026, Mr. Conacher joined the board of directors of Metatek-Group Ltd., a publicly traded company, and serves as the chair of their governance and nomination committee.
- From September 2021 until October 2025, Mr. Conacher served as a member of the board of directors for SRx Health Solutions, Inc. (formerly Better Choice Company Inc.), a publicly traded company, and served as a member of their audit and compensation committees.
- From September 2022 until May 2023, he served as their interim chief executive officer.
- Mr. Conacher was a managing partner of Next Ventures, GP from August 2018 until February 2021.
- From January 2011 to June 2018, Mr. Conacher was a senior advisor for Altamont Capital Partners LLC ("ACP"), a private equity firm.
- Prior to joining ACP, from April 2008 until July 2010, Mr. Conacher was the president and chief operating officer of Thomas Weisel Partners, an investment bank.
- Additionally, Mr. Conacher served as the chairman of Wunderlich Securities, an investee company of ACP, from December 2013 until July 2017.
Reported
This notification was provided in accordance with Mr. Kanter's expressed desire to retire, and as required by his Employment Agreement.
- On May 11, 2026, Destination XL Group, Inc. (the "Company") notified Harvey S. Kanter, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, that it does not intend to renew his Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, effective April 1, 2022, as amended by the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, effective August 11, 2023 (as amended, the "Employment Agreement").
- Accordingly, Mr. Kanter's Employment Agreement will expire and his employment with the Company will terminate on August 11, 2026.
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A public company must file a current report on Form 8-K with the SEC within four business days when a director leaves or is elected, or when its chief executive, chief financial, chief accounting or chief operating officer, or another named executive, departs or is appointed. That disclosure goes under Item 5.02 of the report.
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