Dick's CFO takes on new roles

Dick’s Sporting Goods is expanding the responsibilities of its CFO.

The company says that in addition to serving as EVP/CFO, Andre J. Hawaux has been appointed as executive vice president, chief operating officer. In addition to his existing responsibilities for finance, legal and information technology, Hawaux will also oversee store operations, real estate and human resources.

"We are pleased to announce that Andre will assume additional responsibilities as chief operating officer," said Edward W. Stack, Dick’s Sporting Goods chairman and CEO. "Since joining Dick’s in 2013, Andre has been instrumental in executing our growth plans. We look forward to further leveraging his background in finance and operations, combined with his exceptional leadership and business acumen."

Hawaux joined Dick’s in 2013 as EVP, finance, administration and CFO. Prior to joining Dick’s, he was most recently president, consumer foods at ConAgra Foods Inc., one of North America's leading packaged food companies. Previously, he served as ConAgra Foods' EVP/CFO from 2006 to 2009. Dick’s Sporting Goods operates more than 600 store locations.