JCPenney on Monday announced a series of leadership movement, which will be taking place over the next few months.
The changes will assemble a cross-functional executive team that will merge the talents and perspectives of new and existing industry leaders to focus on the needs of the value-based consumer and position the company for growth.
On January 21, Mike Robbins, executive vice president of private brands and supply chain, will be appointed to executive vice president, chief stores and supply chain officer.
In his new customer-focused role, Robbins will be responsible for all stores, supply chain and sourcing operations. With a broad focus on the customer experience and ensuring timely and innovative product delivery, he will continue to oversee product design and development until a new chief merchant has been identified.
Additionally, Truett Horne, currently an associate principal at McKinsey & Company, will join the company as chief transformation officer, reporting to JCPenney CEO Jill Soltau.
“These executive changes reflect the strength and depth of each leader’s responsibilities, and their enormous potential to drive change aligned with our customer’s needs and expectations,” said Soltau.
“By appointing and recruiting the right leaders who have the expertise and fortitude to accelerate a turnaround strategy, our senior executive team will play an instrumental role in energizing teams, connecting with our customers and positioning JCPenney for profitable growth.” – Jill Soltau, CEO, JCPenney
Apart from the executive team, the company is also planning to fill key senior management positions and address current business needs as it undergoes a leadership transition.
