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DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC.

Public company
Headquarters
CANTON, Massachusetts
Ticker
DXLG
CIK
0000813298

WARN notices since 2024

0
None on record

Workers affected since 2024

0
Across 0 notices

Executive changes, last 12 months

9
6 appointments, 3 departures

Last event

Sep 2, 2026
Executive appointmentExecutive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer appointed: James E. Olsson

Workers affected over time

Cumulative workers in WARN notices since 2024

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Leadership

Role and personSinceChange
Executive Vice President, Chief Growth OfficerJames E. OlssonSep 2, 2026Appointed
CEOLionel F. ConacherAug 6, 2026Appointed
CEOHarvey S. KanterAug 6, 2026Departed
directorHarvey S. KanterAug 6, 2026Departed
Lead Independent DirectorCarmen R. BauzaAug 6, 2026Appointed
Chairperson of the Audit CommitteeWillem MesdagAug 6, 2026Appointed
member of the Audit CommitteeJack BoyleAug 6, 2026Appointed
member of the Compensation CommitteeElaine K. RubinAug 6, 2026Appointed

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  1. Executive appointment

    Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer appointed: James E. Olsson

    James E. Olsson was named Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer of DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC., effective September 6, 2026. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.

    Role: Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer

    Source: SEC 8-K, filed Sep 2, 2026

  2. Executive appointment

    CEO appointed: Lionel F. Conacher

    Lionel F. Conacher was named Interim Chief Executive Officer of DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC., effective August 12, 2026. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.

    Role: Interim Chief Executive Officer

    Source: SEC 8-K, filed Aug 6, 2026

  3. Executive departure

    CEO departs: Harvey S. Kanter

    Harvey S. Kanter, President and Chief Executive Officer of DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC., leaves the role, effective August 11, 2026. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.

    Role: President and Chief Executive Officer

    Source: SEC 8-K, filed Aug 6, 2026

  4. Executive departure

    director departs: Harvey S. Kanter

    Harvey S. Kanter, director of DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC., resigns the role, effective August 11, 2026. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.

    Role: director

    Source: SEC 8-K, filed Aug 6, 2026

  5. Executive appointment

    Lead Independent Director appointed: Carmen R. Bauza

    Carmen R. Bauza was named Lead Independent Director of DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC., effective August 12, 2026. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.

    Role: Lead Independent Director

    Source: SEC 8-K, filed Aug 6, 2026

  6. Executive appointment

    Chairperson of the Audit Committee appointed: Willem Mesdag

    Willem Mesdag was named Chairperson of the Audit Committee of DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC., effective August 12, 2026. Willem Mesdag succeeds Lionel F. Conacher. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.

    Role: Chairperson of the Audit Committee

    Source: SEC 8-K, filed Aug 6, 2026

  7. Executive appointment

    member of the Audit Committee appointed: Jack Boyle

    Jack Boyle was named member of the Audit Committee of DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC., effective August 12, 2026. Jack Boyle succeeds Lionel F. Conacher. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.

    Role: member of the Audit Committee

    Source: SEC 8-K, filed Aug 6, 2026

  8. Executive appointment

    member of the Compensation Committee appointed: Elaine K. Rubin

    Elaine K. Rubin was named member of the Compensation Committee of DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC., effective August 12, 2026. Elaine K. Rubin succeeds Lionel F. Conacher. The company reported the change in an 8-K that cites Item 5.02.

    Role: member of the Compensation Committee

    Source: SEC 8-K, filed Aug 6, 2026

Last verified Nov 8, 2026