Sears names Amazon vet to head fulfillment

Amazon.com is certainly known for its expertise in integrated fulfillment, and Sears Holdings Corp. is now tapping into that knowledge base.



Sears has appointed Girish Lakshman, who most recently served as VP of worldwide transportation strategy, technology and customer returns at Amazon, as president, fulfillment.



His new role will support the company's continued efforts to fulfill member and customers' needs and advance its integrated retail strategy.



During his 15 years with Amazon, Lakshman held positions with increasing responsibility in a variety of roles in transportation, technology, logistics, operational excellence and management. Lakshman's early career experiences included operations planning for manufacturing and industrial engineering functions.



"Girish's strong operational discipline, process thinking and experience leading change make him a strong fit for Sears Holdings," said Edward S. Lampert, Sears Holdings' chairman and CEO.