NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Foot Locker,
Inc. (NYSE: FL), the New
York-based specialty athletic retailer, today announced the
appointment of Elizabeth S. Norberg
as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
effective September 17, 2018.
Norberg brings over 25 years of experience leading all aspects of
the human resources function including the development and
execution of strategies that enhance cultural and organizational
transformation.
"We are very pleased to have Elizabeth join us and to lead this
key part of our business," said Richard
Johnson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Her
significant experience within the hospitality and entertainment
industry gives her unique insights that will help strengthen our
industry-leading team in the rapidly evolving retail
environment."
Norberg will oversee the development and delivery of global
human resources, serving over 45,000 Foot Locker, Inc. associates
worldwide. Her responsibilities include enhancing and guiding Foot
Locker's talent management philosophy, as well as the
organization's strategy for acquiring, developing, rewarding and
retaining the best talent in all areas.
"I'm very excited to be joining the team at Foot Locker, which
is known as a dynamic leader in the the retail industry, as well as
one of the best and most diverse companies for which to work," said
Elizabeth Norberg. I look
forward to bringing my knowledge and experience to lead the global
HR organization that acts as stewards of the Foot Locker culture,
and engage a diverse workforce to enhance a world-class work
environment for the Foot Locker team around the globe."
Norberg joins Foot Locker most recently from Loews Hotels &
Co., where she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Human
Resources Officer. Prior to joining Loews, Norberg held leadership
roles within human resources for RLH Corporation, Dolce Hotels
& Resorts, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, and
Northwell Health.
Norberg is a graduate of Colorado State
University and holds a Bachelor's of Science in Business
Management.
Foot Locker, Inc. is a specialty athletic retailer that operates
approximately 3,277 stores in 25 countries in North America, Europe, Asia,
Australia, and New Zealand. Through its Foot Locker, Kids
Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker,
Champs Sports, Footaction, Runners Point, Sidestep, and SIX:02
retail stores, as well as its direct-to-customer channels,
including Eastbay.com, the Company is a leading provider of
athletic footwear and apparel.
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