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Dec. 1, 2022: Dick’s Sporting Goods has named Ray Sliva as EVP of stores, effective Jan. 3, 2023. Sliva will report to president and CEO Lauren Hobart and serve as a key member of the company’s executive leadership team. Throughout his tenure at Best Buy, Sliva held various roles in operations and human resources. Most recently, Sliva served as Best Buy’s chief people officer, where he was responsible for leading all employee engagement initiatives. Prior to this role, Sliva served as Best Buy’s president of retail, responsible for U.S. sales across all customer touchpoints, including in-home consultations, Best Buy for Business, digital sales, and nearly 1,000 brick and mortar locations. “Our stores are a critical touchpoint with our athletes,” said Hobart. “Ray’s retail experience, passion for people, culture and operations will be tremendous assets as we continue to elevate the athlete and teammate experience in our stores.”

Nov. 22, 2022: Genesco Inc. has named two new independent directors Matthew M. Bilunas, CFO of Best Buy Co., Inc., and Carolyn Bojanowski, EVP of merchandising at Sephora USA, to its board of directors, effective Jan. 29, 2023. Genesco also announced that current directors Matthew C. Diamond and Kevin P. McDermott will retire from its board and will not stand for reelection at the company’s 2023 annual meeting of shareholders. In order to facilitate an orderly transition, Genesco has expanded the size of its board from nine to 11 directors until its 2023 annual meeting, at which time the board will revert to nine directors. “I am delighted to welcome seasoned retail executives Matt Bilunas and Carolyn Bojanowski to our board,” said Mimi Vaughn, board chair, president and CEO of Genesco. “We are in a transformative time in the retail industry, and we look forward to their leadership and many contributions.”

Nov. 22, 2022: Oboz has hired Rob Leo as its VP of Finance. Prior to Oboz, Leo spent more than 12 years at Skullcandy Inc. where he held several finance department positions. Most recently, Leo was the director of finance and treasury, a role he held for three years. “I was drawn to Oboz not only by the success they have been enjoying, but also by their corporate culture and the Bozeman outdoor community. I look forward to helping Oboz continue on its growth trajectory and enjoying some turns up at Bridger along the way,” Leo said in a statement.

Nov. 16, 2022: The TJX Companies, Inc. has promoted John Klinger to EVP and CFO, effective Jan. 29, 2023. In his new role, Klinger will oversee corporate finance for TJX, including audit, treasury, tax, and investor relations. He will continue to report to Scott Goldenberg who has been CFO since 2012. Goldenberg will continue as SEVP of finance, with responsibility for certain other corporate functions, including global communications, risk management, new business development, and financial aspects of real estate. Klinger joined TJX in 2000 as a manager of business analysis for Marmaxx. He held various finance positions with increasing responsibility within HomeGoods and Marmaxx before being promoted to VP and divisional CFO for AJWright in 2007. In 2011, he became VP of corporate finance and was promoted to SVP and divisional CFO for TJX Europe later that year. He returned to the U.S. in 2015 to assume the role of SVP and corporate controller. In April 2019, Klinger was named EVP and corporate controller. Prior to joining TJX, Klinger was with the Stride Rite company starting in 1994. He held various finance roles, eventually becoming the director of finance in 1998.

Nov. 16, 2022: Canadian footwear and apparel company Kamik has tapped Steeve Côté as COO. In his new role, Côté will lead Kamik’s global operations including supply chain management, manufacturing, and logistics. Côté brings over 30 years of industry knowledge in operations and supply chain management with extensive experience in the Quebec market among many other international sectors. Starting his career as a consultant in logistics, distribution, and manufacturing process optimization, Côté has taken on multiple operation leadership positions across industries including pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and fashion. Côté was most recently the VP of operations at Joseph Ribkoff, an important player in the Canadian fashion industry, managing manufacturing activities across Canada and Europe alongside distribution initiatives in over 64 countries worldwide. Côté previously worked at Lise Watier from 2009-2016, holding the position of VP of operations at this time of his departure.

Nov. 14, 2022: Dick’s Sporting Goods has hired Chad Kessler as its EVP of vertical brands. According to the retail giant, Kessler will be responsible for leading the strategy, management and execution of all aspects of its vertical brands organization. This, Dick’s Sporting Goods explained, includes a focus on the growth of its softlines business, such as the Calia, DSG, Vrst and Alpine Design labels, as well as its hardlines business. Prior to joining Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kessler most recently was the president of American Eagle Premium Brands.

Nov. 11, 2022: Under Armour, Inc. announced on Friday that Wes Moore has stepped down from its board of directors effective immediately due to his election as governor of the state of Maryland. Moore, the former CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, joined the board in October 2020 and served as a member of the corporate governance and sustainability committee. “On behalf of the entire team, I’d like to congratulate Wes, and thank him for his dynamic leadership as well as the significant contributions he made as a member of Under Armour’s board of directors,” said Kevin Plank, executive chair and brand chief. “We wish him well as he embarks on this next chapter as the leader of the great state of Maryland.” Moore added: “It has been a pleasure serving on Under Armour’s board and sharing my passion for purpose and community with the brand. I look forward to seeing this iconic Maryland-based company continue to harness the power of sport to strengthen athletes and communities globally.”

Nov. 10, 2022: Pentland Brands – the company behind Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury, Ellesse and Mitre – has appointed Belinda Deery as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO). Deery is an experienced CHRO, having held HR leadership roles within FTSE-listed, private equity and family-owned global companies such as Clarks, New Look, House of Fraser and Debenhams. Deery joins Pentland this month from the behavioral change consultancy, KultraLab, where she’s been chief insight & solutions officer for the past two years. Prior to KultraLab, Deery spent nine years at Clarks in the roles of HR director, global talent director and, latterly, chief people officer. In her new role as a member of the Pentland Brands executive team, Deery will lead the HR services, recruitment, reward, employee engagement and internal communications teams across the business and brands globally.

Nov. 2, 2022: Karen Katz, who has been interim CEO of Intermix, has decided to step down from the role. She will continue as a board member, according to FN sister publication WWD. James Rushing will become interim CEO, effective immediately, and will maintain his current role as interim chief financial officer. The company will embark on a search for a new CEO, said industry sources. Katz, who couldn’t be reached for comment, has been in the role since June 7. She became an Intermix board member last April. Katz is the former president and CEO of the Neiman Marcus Group and had taken over duties held by Jyothi Rao, CEO, who decided to step down. Before joining Intermix, Rushing was founder of JKR Advisors and a partner in Kearney, the global management firm. He has also been an associate partner at McKinsey & Co.

Nov. 1, 2022: REI Co-op has hired Patrick Fell as its VP of financial planning and analysis. He will assume the role on Nov. 7. Fell, the company said in a statement, will provide strategic financial thought-leadership across the co-op. This includes helping drive efficiency and effectiveness in the annual planning and forecasting processes. In the role, REI said Fell will partner with leaders across the company “to drive businesses and membership goals in support of the co-op’s long term strategic plan.” Prior to REI, Fell was most recently was the VP of finance at StockX. He has also held roles at eBay and General Electric.

Oct. 25, 2022: Belk has hired MaryAnne Morin as its new president and chief merchandising officer. Morin, who joins the organization on Oct. 26, will lead the company’s merchandising, planning, and private brands teams, Belk said in a statement. Morin previously served as president at both Stein Mart and Republic Clothing Group. She was also EVP at Hudson Bay Company, and worked for Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, and Echo Design Group. “We’re thrilled to welcome MaryAnne to Belk,” Don Hendricks, Belk CEO, said in a statement. “We are always striving to provide our customers with the best shopping experiences, which include offering quality products they want at prices they can afford. MaryAnne’s wealth of knowledge will help us make that experience even better, whether customers are shopping in our stores, on Belk.com or our mobile app.”

Oct. 21, 2022: Rack Room Shoes has promoted longtime team member Jennifer Scantland to Midwest/Tennessee regional manager. Based in Memphis, Tenn., Scantland covers stores in West Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. She joined Rack Room Shoes in 2003 as a part-time associate in Knoxville, Tenn. She was also an assistant manager before being promoted and relocating to Nashville to serve as district manager in 2009. Whit McConnell, VP of store operations for Rack Room Shoes, said in a statement, “Jennifer brings enthusiasm, industry experience and knowledge to share with her team as we continue to evolve and improve how we serve our customers and communities.”

Oct. 18, 2022: Macy’s has named longtime exec Julie Walsh as senior vice president, general business manager of Center Core and Beauty. Walsh has worked at Macy’s for more than 20 years and has held various leadership positions, including experience in fine jewelry, prestige cosmetics and most recently, serving as Macy’s vice president, divisional business manager for fragrances. In her new role, Walsh will be responsible for leading and driving the Center Core and Beauty merchandise organization which include beauty, jewelry, handbags, shoes and accessories. She will report to Macy’s chief merchandising officer Nata Dvir. “I am so excited to share Julie’s promotion. As a member of our merchant organization for over two decades, we have watched her grow in her career and excel in advancing our strategy,” Dvir said. “I am confident that her leadership, collaborative approach and ability to create meaningful experiences in-store and online through best-in-class product offerings will continue to help drive this business forward.”

Oct. 18, 2022: Xero Shoes has hired John Wadley as the VP of product development. Wadley joins the company from VF Corp.’s Altra brand, where he was director of product innovation and sustainability. Prior to Xero Shoes, Wadley played an instrumental role in fueling Altra’s hyper growth over the past 10 years, in roles as senior footwear developer, and during the brand’s new ownership under VF Corp. as director of product development, and most recently his aforementioned role as director of product. According to Xero, Wadley will lead the company’s product development staff, liaising with product design, product management and operational counterparts to continue innovating the brand’s growing line of barefoot-inspired footwear. “Xero Shoes is growing at an impressive rate, and I’m excited to inject fresh, innovative ideas and solutions to capture new and retain existing customers who love natural movement,” said Wadley in a statement. “The brand has so much potential and I’m looking forward to using my expertise in product development and innovation to elevate their classic and new footwear styles.”

Oct. 17, 2022: REI Co-op has hired 30-year retail industry veteran Mary-Farrell Tarbox for its VP of physical stores and retail operations role, which she will assume as of Oct. 24. The outdoor retail powerhouse said in a statement today that Tarbox will provide strategic leadership in the role for its nearly 180 physical stores and retail operations team, which accounts for more than three-quarters of its 16,000-plus employee base. Also, REI said Tarbox will be tasked with delivering on its goals that include advancing the employee experience, customer service and culture of continuous improvement. Most recently, Tarbox was a regional VP at Bed, Bath and Beyond. Her retail career also includes stints at Crate & Barrel, Petsmart, Inc. and Target Corporation, and she has also volunteered with Chicago Cares Inc. for 20 years where she also serves as an emeritus board member. “Mary-Farrell is a proven leader in omni-channel operations. Her more than 30 years of leading successful teams across multiple retail environments made her a clear choice,” REI Co-op chief commercial officer Cameron Janes said in a statement. “As REI’s retail presence expands across the nation, she will have a key role in helping the co-op achieve our aspiration to serve a 50-million-member community.”