Buchanan had a total compensation package worth more than $20 million, making him one of the highest-paid executives in Wisconsin.

Kohl’s terminated Ashley Buchanan after an investigation determined that he directed the retailer to engage in vendor transactions that involved undisclosed conflicts of interest.

Kohl's Corp. has fired CEO Ashley Buchanan after just four months on the job for reportedly steering business to a romantic partner — the latest in a series of negative developments for one of Wisconsin's largest companies.