Rent-A-Center names CFO, HR head

Plano, Texas — Rent-A-Center, Inc. has appointed two new senior executives. The company named Guy J. Constant as executive VP finance, CFO and treasurer, and Jody Diaz as senior VP HR and chief people officer, both effective June 16, 2014.



Constant was previously employed by Brinker International Inc. and held several key financial positions during his 10-year tenure, most recently serving as executive VP, CFO and president of global business development. Prior to Brinker, Mr. Constant spent nine years at AMR Corporation, the parent of American Airlines, in various finance positions of increasing scope and responsibility,



Diaz has led the human resources function for a variety of large employers. Most recently, she served as senior VP of HR for Ace Cash Express.