JCPenney Announces Two Senior Executive Appointments to Propel its Omnichannel Growth Strategy
August 03 2015 - 4:30PM
PLANO, Texas
(Aug. 3, 2015) - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) has
strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointment of
two outstanding senior leaders who will be charged with maximizing
the power, reach and integration of the Company's omnichannel
capabilities. Michael Amend, formerly vice president of online,
mobile and omnichannel for The Home Depot, will be joining JCPenney
on Aug. 4 as executive vice president of omnichannel.
Additionally, Mike Robbins, formerly the senior vice president of
global supply chain for Target, will be joining the Company as
senior vice president of supply chain effective Aug. 10.
"Mr. Amend and Mr. Robbins are two
exceptional industry veterans who have a successful track record of
creating enterprise inventory networks that enable brick-and-mortar
and e-commerce to merge into one seamless shopping experience,"
said Marvin Ellison, chief executive officer for JCPenney. "Their
backgrounds perfectly align with our long-term growth plan to
become a world-class omnichannel retailer."
Under his leadership at The Home
Depot, Amend is credited for leading the development of several
groundbreaking omnichannel initiatives, which resulted in The Home
Depot being recently recognized as the Internet Retailer of the
Year for 2014 by Internet Retailer®. Amend was the executive
sponsor responsible for rolling out buy online pick-up in store;
buy online, ship to store; and buy online, deliver from store.
Amend also led the company's efforts to develop best in class
mobile experiences. Prior to The Home Depot, Amend was chief
technology officer for global online at Dell and deputy chief
technology officer for BEA Systems. Amend will report to Ellison
and succeeds Mike Rodgers, who has left the Company to pursue other
interests.
Robbins brings extensive
experience in supply chain strategy, process improvement,
technology and cost reduction to JCPenney. He most recently served
as senior vice president of global supply chain and logistics for
Target Corporation's U.S. stores, where his 13-year career
reflected positions of increasing responsibility within Target's
multi-faceted distribution network. Prior to Target, Robbins held
positions in marketing and supply chain for AutoZone and Procter
& Gamble. Robbins will report to Ken Mangone, executive vice
president of product development, design and sourcing. Robbins
replaces Marie Lacertosa, senior vice president of supply chain,
who will be retiring from the Company after more than 30 years of
service.
These appointments follow the
recent announcement of Mandy Ginsberg, chief executive officer of
The Princeton Review and Tutor.com, who joined the JCPenney board
of directors in July. To read the full announcement on Ginsberg's
appointment, please visit jcpnewsroom.com.
Media Relations:
(972) 431-3400 or jcpnews@jcp.com
Investor Relations:
(972) 431-5500 or jcpinvestorrelations@jcpenney.com
About JCPenney:
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP), one of the nation's largest
apparel and home furnishing retailers, is dedicated to fitting the
diversity of America with unparalleled style, quality and value.
Across approximately 1,020 stores and at jcpenney.com, customers
will discover a broad assortment of national, private and exclusive
brands to fit all shapes, sizes, occasions and budgets. For more
information, please visit jcpenney.com.
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Source: J. C. Penney Company, Inc. via Globenewswire
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