Sears announces exec appointments

Hoffman Estates, Ill. Sears Holdings Corp. announced Monday that Bill Jackson will join the company as senior VP and president - automotive. He will be responsible for the oversight, leadership and strategic growth of the company's automotive business, both in-store and online.

Jackson most recently served as leader of the Global Automotive, Transportation and Industrials practice for Booz & Co.

Sears also announced that Hugo Malan joined the company as senior VP and president, fitness and sporting goods.

Malan most recently served as managing director, Barclays Capital.