Fomer Sports Authority president joins Hilco Trading division

New York -- Dick Lynch has joined the SD Retail Consulting division of Hilco Trading as SVP merchandising and strategy.



In his new role, Lynch will be responsible for helping retailers create shareholder value through process, organization and technology enhancements in the key merchandising and inventory management functions. He will also play a key role in assisting management, owners and lenders in shareholder value creation assignments.



Most recently, Lynch served as a senior retail advisor for the past 10 year at Karabus Management. He also served as president and COO of The Sports Authority, interim CEO of Sur La Table, president of Paperchase U.S., and CEO at Hechinger following the company’s bankruptcy. Lynch will be rejoining Antony Karabus who serves as president of SD Retail Consulting.