Department store chain Macy’s announced Tracy Preston was named chief legal officer and corporate secretary, effective Jan. 8.

Preston will report to Tony Spring, president and chief executive officer-elect.

Preston served as chief compliance officer, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary of HanesBrands. Before that, she held the same titles at Neiman Marcus Group. Earlier in her career, she held several key legal positions at Levi Strauss & Co.