C-Suite Moves: July update
Here are the major leadership changes that occurred during July, starting with the most recent. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.)
•In an unexpected move, Andrew Keith, the chief executive of iconic luxury British department store Selfridges, will depart in early fall “to pursue new ventures,” the company said. Andre Maeder, CEO of Selfridges Group, will take on the added responsibilities of CEO of the Selfridges banner following Keith’s exit. (Selfridges Group includes Selfridges in the U.K., De Bijenkorf in the Netherlands and Brown Thomas Arnotts in Ireland.)
•Fabrics and crafts retailer Joann said that CFO Scott Sekella departed the business. Jeff Dwyer, managing director, Alvarez & Marsal, will act as interim CFO while Joann searches for a new CFO. In June, the retailer named Alvarez & Marsal managing director Michael Prendergast as interim CEO.
•"Hands-free” footwear brand Kizik appointed Elizabeth Drori as chief marketing officer. She joins Kizik from footwear brand Sperry, where she served as global chief marketing officer and general manager of its e-commerce business.
•Stacy Doren was named chief marketing officer of the Journeys Group, which is part of Genesco Inc. She joined the footwear giant after a 24-year tenure at Levi Strauss & Co.
•Petco Health and Wellness Company ended its months-long search for a new chief executive by naming named Joel D. Anderson to the role. The appointment was announced hours after Five Below said Anderson had stepped down as chief executive “to pursue other interests.”
•The chief executive of U.K.-based luxury brand Burberry, Jonathan Akeroyd, left the company “with immediate effect by mutual agreement with the board.” His replacement: American executive Joshua Schulman, who most recently served as CEO of Capri Holdings’ Michael Kors brand from August 2021 to March 2022.
•REI Co-op promoted Guillaume Ledieu to CTO, replacing Dan Shull, who left the specialty outdoor retailer for a new opportunity as chief digital information officer of toy manufacturing and entertainment holding company Hasbro Inc.
•Macy’s promoted Keith Credendino to the role of CIO, succeeding Laura Miller who retired.
•Guitar Center appointed Adolfo Rodriguez as executive VP, chief technology and information officer. He joined the musical instruments retailer from Advance Auto Parts, where he served as as senior VP, technology transformation, from 2018 to 2024.
•National Vision Holdings, whose banners include America’s Best, Eyeglass World and more, named Mark Banner as chief stores officer.
