Talbots creates CIO position

HINGHAM, Mass. The Talbots announced that it has named John Kovac SVP and chief information officer. In this newly created position, Kovac will oversee the company’s information technology initiatives.

With more than 15 years of expertise in information technology and supply chain operations, Kovac joins Talbots from Liz Claiborne, where he held various leadership roles including interim chief information officer, vp systems and operations, and vp information technology.