hhgregg Solidifies Key Senior Executive Positions
August 08 2016 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
Secures Merchandising and Marketing
Leadership at Retailer
hhgregg (or the Company) (NYSE:HGG), a leading appliances,
electronics and furniture retailer, has secured and promoted
top-level talent into critical positions within the company that is
making aggressive efforts at growth while keeping a keen eye on
profitability with Fine Lines specialty store additions, inventory
controls and distribution efficiencies.
“We have assembled a strong senior executive team that will
build and maintain momentum to achieve our company's growth
and profitability goals. We are excited to have attracted talented
leaders who will focus on revenue, margin and operational
proficiencies. Of particular note are the new Merchandising and
Marketing executives in roles of vital importance to our success.
We look forward to the accomplishments this team will achieve,”
said Bob Riesbeck, President & CEO of hhgregg.
Chris Sutton, Senior Vice President of Marketing
Formerly the Vice President of Marketing, Chris will have
oversight on all marketing initiatives as well as hhgregg’s growing
e-commerce channel. Chris will continue to lead the company’s
digital and traditional marketing, creative, media planning, social
and mobile initiatives, PR and CRM. All of these efforts ultimately
drive customer acquisition, retention, and retain loyalty. In
addition, Chris will continue to provide strategic direction to
hhgregg’s Customer Insights Group that focuses on effectively
leveraging customer data, feedback, research, competitive and
industry observations. During his nine-year tenure with hhgregg,
the company has grown from 67 stores to 220 and annual revenues of
approximately $2 billion. Chris previously worked in advertising as
well as brand marketing for The Walt Disney Company. He resides in
Indianapolis, IN, and has an MBA from Indiana University Kelley
School of Business.
New hires include:
Andrew Terry, Senior Vice President of Merchandising for
Appliances
Hired in July 2015, Andrew joined hhgregg from LG Electronics
USA where he garnered a wealth of appliance and sales expertise.
His roles with LG included Director of Sales positions as well as
National Account Manager for large retail clients. Andrew graduated
from the University of Vermont Magna Cum Laude with dual degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration
in International Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics
with a minor in Geography. Andrew has been critical in the
sustainable growth of our appliance business over the past several
months.
Mabelle Lim, Vice President of Merchandising for Home Décor
Lim joined hhgregg in July, 2016, and brings extensive
experience in the furniture and home furnishings categories. Before
joining hhgregg, Mabelle held the title of Divisional Merchandise
Manager at Pier 1 Imports in Fort Worth, Texas. At Pier 1, Mabelle
had direct involvement in growing the furniture categories while
utilizing her leadership skills to be a strategic business partner
with omni-channel strategies, e-commerce, marketing, and global
vendor management. Prior to Pier 1, Mabelle successfully held
multiple roles for Arhaus Furniture and Storehouse Inc. Mabelle
graduated Summa cum Laude from University of Kentucky with a
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, and holds her MBA with a
concentration in International Business from Oakland
University.
Matt Phillips, Senior Vice President of Merchandising for
Electronics
hhgregg’s most recent hire, before coming to hhgregg on July 25,
2016, Matt was focused on delivering a 66% revenue growth for
Consumer Electronics at Groupon in the United States. As the
Divisional Merchandising Manager, Matt utilized his effective
leadership to pilot new systems and initiatives as well as develop
a culture of positive job satisfaction. Prior to Groupon, Matt
spent 8 years at Best Buy where he successfully held multiple roles
in the Merchandising Department. Matt graduated from the Kelley
School of Business at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN where
he double majored in Marketing and Operations Management.
ABOUT hhgregg
Founded in 1955, Indianapolis-based hhgregg is a multi-regional
retailer with 226 brick-and-mortar stores in 20 states. hhgregg's
product assortment includes market-leading brands in home
appliances, consumer electronics and technology for the home. The
retailer's online presence (hhgregg.com) give consumers nationwide
access to global and local lifestyle home products.
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