NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesco Inc.
(NYSE: GCO) today announced that Thomas A.
George is joining the company as senior vice
president-finance and interim chief financial officer, effective
December 14, 2020. He succeeds
Melvin G. Tucker, whose resignation
was effective November 27, 2020.
George brings significant leadership experience to the role
having served nine years as chief financial officer of global
footwear company, Deckers Brands, where, during his tenure, the
company doubled its revenue and increased its market capitalization
fourfold. Earlier in his career, he was chief financial
officer of Oakley, the global
eyewear brand and served in the same capacity at companies in the
technology and medical device industries. George graduated
from the University of Southern
California with a bachelor of science in business
administration and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Mimi E. Vaughn, board chair,
president and chief executive officer, commented, "We are extremely
excited to welcome Tom to the team. Tom is a proven leader
with more than 40 years of experience including almost three
decades as chief financial officer of public and private companies.
His extensive knowledge and financial acumen combined with
his understanding of the footwear industry will be tremendous
assets as we continue to navigate through the challenges presented
by COVID-19 and capitalize on the opportunities that are emerging
through the pandemic."
As previously announced, Vaughn has been temporarily serving as
chief financial officer and will continue in that role until
George's appointment becomes effective on December 14, 2020.
About Genesco Inc.
Genesco Inc., a Nashville-based specialty retailer, sells
footwear and accessories in more than 1,475 retail stores
throughout the U.S., Canada, the
United Kingdom and the
Republic of Ireland, principally
under the names Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Schuh, Schuh Kids, Little
Burgundy, Johnston & Murphy, and on internet websites
www.journeys.com, www.journeyskidz.com, www.journeys.ca,
www.littleburgundyshoes.com, www.schuh.co.uk,
www.johnstonmurphy.com, www.johnstonmurphy.ca, and
www.dockersshoes.com. In addition, Genesco sells wholesale
footwear under its Johnston & Murphy brand, the licensed
Dockers brand, the licensed Levi's brand, the licensed Bass brand,
and other brands. For more information on Genesco and its operating
divisions, please visit www.genesco.com.
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