Sears exec joins Claire’s

There is a new finance chief at Claire’s Stores.



The retailer has appointed Scott Huckins as its executive VP and CFO, effective Oct. 5. He joins Claire's from Sears Holdings where he served as VP, treasurer and president for Sears Re, (a wholly owned captive reinsurance company) for the last four years. In that role, he had responsibility for global treasury, capital markets, credit, risk management and reinsurance for the company.



Prior to Sears, he served as VP, treasury, tax and investor relations for RSC Holdings, Inc. where he was responsible for global treasury, capital markets, and credit, tax and investor



"Scott is a great addition to the Claire's team. In addition to his extensive capital markets background, Scott fits wonderfully into the new Claire's culture that, together, we are creating, "said Ron Marshall, CEO.