Charming Charlie names industry vet as senior VP of real estate & construction

Houston -- Charming Charlie has appointed Melissa Boughton as senior VP of real estate & construction, where she is spearheading the retailer’s real estate, store planning, construction, facilities and lease administration functions.



“Melissa is an accomplished leader with over two decades of expertise in real estate and store development,” said Steve Lovell, president of Charming Charlie. "Her deep knowledge and proven track record in this space will be instrumental as we continue to grow our fleet of stores domestically and internationally.”



Prior to joining Charming Charlie, Boughton worked as a consultant at FTI Consulting, and held senior leadership roles for big-box and specialty retailers including Burlington Coat Factory, The Children’s Place, Regis and Best Buy, where she served for over a decade. She is a past member of the board of trustees and retail executive board of the International Council of Shopping Centers.