Fort Mill, S.C. — Shoe Carnival, Inc. has appointed Kerry Jackson as senior vice president, new business development. In this newly created role, he will report directly to Shoe Carnival’s president and chief executive officer, Mark Worden, and spearhead the company’s merger and acquisition activities, integration of acquired businesses and synergy capture initiatives as part of the company’s strategic vision to become the nation’s leading family footwear retailer.
Jackson brings 35 years of experience with Shoe Carnival, including 27 years serving as chief financial officer before retiring in 2023. He will begin his role on June 9, 2025, working from the company’s Fort Mill, S.C., headquarters.
“Kerry’s return is a tremendous asset for our growth strategy,” says Worden. “His deep institutional knowledge, combined with his proven financial acumen and strategic insight, makes him uniquely qualified to partner with me in driving our M&A initiatives. Kerry’s passion for building business ultimately brought him back to us, and we’re fortunate to have his continued leadership as we expand our national footprint.”
As of June 2, 2025, Shoe Carnival, Inc. operated 429 stores in 35 states and Puerto Rico under its Shoe Carnival, Shoe Station and Rogan’s store fronts and offers shopping at www.shoecarnival.com and www.shoestation.com. Shoe Carnival, Inc. is headquartered in Fort Mill, S.C., with distribution and support operations located in Evansville, Ind.
SOURCE: Shoe Carnival, Inc.