Wayne, N.J. — Michael J. Short most recently was executive vice president and chief financial officer of AutoNation for 7 years.
Wayne, N.J. — Toys“R”Us, Inc. has named Michael J. Short executive vice president and chief financial officer of Toys“R”Us, Inc., effective June 23, 2014. He succeeds Clay Creasey, who has left the organization after 8 years.
Short most recently was executive vice president and chief financial officer of AutoNation for 7 years. He will serve as a member of the company’s global executive committee and report to Antonio Urcelay, chairman of the board and CEO.
“We are delighted to have Mike join the organization during this transformational time for our company and look forward to the benefit of his strong financial and strategic experience, as well as his unique insights and fresh perspective on the business,” says Urcelay.
Prior to his most recent role at AutoNation, Short was executive vice president and chief financial officer of Universal Orlando.
Toys“R”Us, Inc. has 879 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as more than 705 international stores and over 190 licensed stores in 35 countries and jurisdictions. In addition, it exclusively operates the legendary FAO Schwarz flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. For more information, visit Toysrusinc.com.
SOURCE: Toys”R”Us