NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesco Inc.
(NYSE: GCO) today announced that Thomas A.
George has been named senior vice president-finance and
chief financial officer, effective October
20, 2021, elevating his role from the interim position he
has held since December 2020. George is expected to serve in
this position through at least March
2024.
George comes to Genesco with significant financial executive
experience in the consumer brand and retail sectors. He previously
served nine years as chief financial officer of the 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, said, "Given his extensive
background and footwear experience, Tom is uniquely qualified to be
Genesco's CFO. Tom has made significant contributions since joining
Genesco late last year. He is an exceptional leader, and his
strategic insight, strong financial leadership, and comprehensive
knowledge of the footwear industry have been invaluable as we
navigate through the end of pandemic. Tom is a valued member of the
Genesco management team, and we very much look forward to working
with him as we drive value executing our footwear focused
strategies, namely accelerating digital and omnichannel, reshaping
our cost structure and growing the branded side of Genesco's
business."
George added, "I look forward to working with Mimi and the
Genesco management team as we continue to capitalize on synergies
to drive growth and profitability across our footwear focused
portfolio. Genesco's recent results and momentum coming out of the
pandemic are a testament that we have the right team and the right
strategy to successfully drive shareholder value."
About Genesco Inc.
Genesco Inc., a Nashville-based specialty retail and branded
company, sells footwear and accessories in more than 1,435 retail
stores throughout the U.S., Canada, the United
Kingdom and the Republic of
Ireland, principally under the names Journeys, Journeys
Kidz, Little Burgundy, Schuh, Schuh Kids, 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,
www.nashvilleshoewarehouse.com, and www.dockersshoes.com. In
addition, Genesco sells footwear at wholesale under its Johnston
& Murphy brand, the licensed Levi's brand, the licensed Dockers
brand, the licensed Bass brand, and other brands. Genesco is
committed to progress in its diversity, equity and inclusion
efforts, and the Company's environmental, social and governance
stewardship. For more information on Genesco and its operating
divisions, please visit www.genesco.com.
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