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Old Navy President & CEO Departs

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Old Navy’s president and CEO, Nancy Green, recently exited the business. While an external search is underway, Gap Inc. CEO Sonia Syngal will work closely with the Old Navy team to lead through this transition until a new brand president is identified. “We believe in the power and potential of the Old Navy brand and the contribution it will have as we execute our Power Plan strategy and drive value creation at Gap Inc.,” says Syngal. “As we look to seize Old Navy’s potential, particularly amidst the …

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Papa John’s Announces Executive Appointments and Retirement

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Jack Swaysland, chief operating officer of the international division of Papa John’s International, Inc., intends to retire. Amanda Clark was promoted to chief international and development officer and will now oversee international strategy in addition to her global development responsibilities. Liz Williams was also named chief international operations officer, reporting to Clark. She will assume Swaysland’s role and will be responsible for Papa John’s international markets and international team. Clark joined Papa John’s in 2020 as chief development officer, after 8 years at Taco Bell where she led …

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Hudson’s Bay Names New Chief Financial Officer

by Katie Lee

Toronto — Hudson’s Bay, the Canadian store operations under HBC, has appointed Nadira Singh as chief financial officer, effective May 2, 2022. An accomplished, performance-driven executive, Singh brings more than 15 years of experience in finance, project planning and process transformation to the retailer, with a track record of developing strategies that drive financial and operational excellence. She will report directly to Wayne Drummond, president, Hudson’s Bay. “As we evolve our stores to be destinations of discovery for our customers, I am delighted to welcome Nadira to the Hudson’s Bay …

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MedMen Taps Former Hudson’s Bay Executive as CEO; COO to Resign

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — MedMen Enterprises Inc., a premier cannabis retailer with operations across the United States, has appointed Edward Record as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Record succeeds interim CEO Michael Serruya, who will continue to serve as chairman of the board. Record joined MedMen’s board of directors in 2021. He brings deep retail and restructuring experience, having overseen financial and operational performance for several large national retailers. He previously served as the chief financial officer for Hudson’s Bay Company, whose U.S. holdings include Saks Fifth Avenue. Before joining HBC, …

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Veteran Supply Chain Professional Joins Virtual Restaurant Company Nextbite

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles and Denver — Nextbite, a leader in virtual restaurants, has hired Dominic Calcagno, a supply chain leader experienced in national QSR foodservice supply chain management, as director of supply chain. Calcagno will lead Nextbite’s supply chain team focusing on driving operational excellence, introducing new capabilities, controlling costs and building its supply chain partnerships. Prior to Nextbite, he held leadership positions at HAVI, a supply chain services company, where he managed various aspects of the supply chain for McDonald’s North America. During this time, he led source & spend …

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Bojangles Names New COO

by Katie Lee

Charlotte, N.C. — Bojangles has named senior restaurant executive David Whitaker as its new chief operating officer. He will join Bojangles on May 2, succeeding Brian Unger, who is retiring after 3 years at Bojangles and a career in the restaurant business that spans four decades. “I can’t say enough about Brian’s contributions to Bojangles,” says Jose Armario, CEO of the Southern food chain known for its chicken, biscuits and legendary tea. “He represents the very best in our industry and has helped our company navigate the past few years …

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Bold Strategies, Inc. Hires Former Walmart CX Executive as COO

by Katie Lee

Rogers, Ark. — Bold Strategies, Inc., (BOLD) a leading end-to-end e-commerce strategy and services firm, has appointed Matt Parry as its new chief operating officer (COO) effective immediately. BOLD accelerates profitable growth for brands in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) space. The company helps brands who want to sell to consumers on their own direct-to-consumer (DTC) websites and on major marketplaces, including Instacart, GoPuff, Amazon and Walmart.com. In addition to a complete multifunctional growth team, BOLD clients benefit from the company’s proprietary e-commerce playbook, software and optimization toolkit. Parry most recently …

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The Athlete’s Foot Names New VP/GM of Europe, the Middle East and Africa

by Katie Lee

Stans, Switzerland — The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) has named Romano Cinelli, an international sports and lifestyle business veteran with more than two decades of experience, as its new vice president and general manager for TAF’s territories: Europe, Middle East and Africa. Romano will be in charge of managing daily business operations including marketing, merchandising, retail operations and brand partner management with ubiquitous names such as Nike/Jordan, Adidas, New Balance, Reebok, Puma, etc. in EMEA. Additionally, he will be responsible for developing and implementing growth strategies to drive future growth TAF’s …

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The Home Depot Names 2 New Executive Vice Presidents

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, has named Matt Carey to the newly formed role of executive vice president (EVP) of customer experience. Additionally, Fahim Siddiqui has been named executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO) of The Home Depot. “In his 14 years with The Home Depot, Matt has spearheaded an enormous technology transformation across our stores, supply chain, merchandising and digital presence,” says Ted Decker, CEO and president of The Home Depot. “Now more than ever, our customers expect to shop with …

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FAT Brands Names Chief Information Officer

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Los Angeles — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. has hired its first chief information officer, Michael G. Chachula. Chachula joins FAT Brands with over 25 years of senior management experience in business and technology and will be focused on delivering scalable, sustainable and efficient technology platforms across the portfolio and franchise system to aid in the growth of the company. A seasoned executive with experience across the financial services, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and hospitality industries, Chachula has a track-record of identifying and implementing innovative technological solutions that drive further …

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