US-based affordable fashion retailer Rue21 has announced the appointments of Elisa Bannon-Jones as SVP, chief people officer, and Michele Pascoe as EVP, chief financial officer, effective 11th December.
Bannon-Jones, a specialist in human resources, people, and culture, comes to Rue21 from GNC, Pep Boys / Icahn Automotive Group, and Frontier Communications, where she held the position of chief people officer. The executive has held leadership roles in the retail business for a period of time early in her career.
“I am excited to join the Rue21 team, and eager to contribute to fostering a culture of innovation, engagement, and inclusivity that empowers our team and drives success in 2024 and beyond,” Bannon-Jones said.
Since being promoted to EVP, CFO, Pascoe, who was most recently SVP, CFO at Rue21, is now also in charge of the company’s legal department. Pascoe brings decades of executive leadership expertise in finance across a variety of businesses, including her time as CFO at Fashion Bug and Marsh Supermarkets, to her five years at Rue21.
“I am honoured to take on this new role as rue21 continues to evolve,” Pascoe stated.
As it continues to navigate the constantly changing retail landscape, the firm claimed that the revisions to its executive leadership team demonstrate a desire to further elevate and enhance the organisation.
Josh Burris, president and CEO of Rue21, said, “We are delighted to welcome Elisa Bannon-Jones to Rue21, and congratulate Michele Pascoe on her expanded role in our executive leadership team.”
