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Designer Brands Inc. Plans CEO Transition in April

by Katie Lee January 5, 2023

Columbus, Ohio — Designer Brands Inc., one of the world’s largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, has planned a CEO transition. The company’s board of directors has appointed Doug Howe, president of DSW, to succeed Roger Rawlins as the company’s chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2023, at which time Rawlins will step down as CEO and as a member of the board of directors. Rawlins will continue to work with the company for a 12-month period in a strategic advisor role to facilitate a seamless leadership …

January 5, 2023

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Qurate Retail Group Names Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee October 5, 2022

West Chester, Pa. — Qurate Retail GroupSM has appointed Scott Barnhart as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately. As COO, Barnhart leads supply chain, procurement, global business services, and corporate real estate and workplace services (CREWS) for all Qurate Retail Group brands globally; customer service and experience for all U.S. brands; and QVC® and HSN®’s U.S. fulfillment operations. Barnhart also oversees the transformation management office for Project Athens, Qurate Retail Group’s 3-year plan to establish revenue stability, OIBDA margin expansion and incremental cash flow generation. Barnhart reports to …

October 5, 2022

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Qurate Retail, Inc. Names Next President and CEO

by Katie Lee July 20, 2021

Englewood, Colo. — Qurate Retail, Inc. has hired David Rawlinson II to assume the role of president and CEO, effective October 1. He will succeed Mike George, who is retiring, after a 2-month transition period beginning August 1, during which time Rawlinson will serve as president and CEO-elect. “We are pleased to welcome David Rawlinson to the Qurate family,” says Greg Maffei, executive chairman of Qurate Retail. “David brings an impressive track record of success, most recently with two storied brands, Nielsen and Grainger. At these companies, David was a …

July 20, 2021