Fashion apparel retailer Express has appointed Stewart Glendinning as its new CEO and a member of the board, effective September 15.

He succeeds Tim Baxter who has resigned as CEO and a member of the board. Baxter will be available to support a smooth transition.

Glendinning brings 20 years of experience in the consumer products industry and a record of operating merit, as well as financial discipline in building high-performing teams.

He most recently served as the group president of Prepared Foods at Tyson Foods where he managed all aspects of the brand’s portfolio.

He was also the CFO of Tyson Foods, responsible for its worldwide financial planning, finance and accounting functions.

Mylle Mangum, chairman of the Express board, said the board is confident that Glendinning is the “right person” to reinvigorate performance and build the strongest possible foundation on which Express can succeed.

Of his appointment, Glendinning said: “Express has an outstanding portfolio of brands, a high-potential partnership with WHP and a premier omnichannel platform.

“Through a keen focus on execution and cost discipline, I am confident that we can better capitalize on these differentiators, increase the company’s financial strength and create shareholder value.”