Brooks named ceo of the Bay

TORONTO Hudson's Bay Company announced the appointment of Bonnie Brooks as president and ceo of the Bay, Canada's oldest department store.

Brooks, who will start in early September, was most recently president of the Lane Crawford Joyce Group based in Hong Kong.

"The role to transform the Bay from its existing format to world class was too compelling to pass up," said Brooks. "Building exceptional retail destinations is not only my profession, it's my passion. I look forward to working with Jeff and the leadership teams at the Bay and Hbc to acquire new prestige brands, many of whom I have had strong partnerships with for several years. This is an exciting time for the Bay and for me personally. It is a privilege and an honor to have an opportunity to grow this unique and culturally rich company with a new energy over the next few years."