In a wide-ranging management reorganization, Foot Locker Inc. has promoted Richard Johnson, currently president and CEO of the companys Footlocker USA group, to EVP and group president with responsibility for all of the company’s domestic and international store banners.
Key operational areas will be consolidated under Robert McHugh, who will be promoted to the new position of EVP – operations support, with responsibility for information systems and technology, real estate, logistics, sourcing and team edition.
The retailer will elevate its direct-to-customer business unit to report directly to company Chairman, president and CEO Ken Hicks.
As part of the broader moves, Lauren Peters will be promoted to EVP and CFO, succeeding McHugh. Peters was previously SVP of strategic planning. Succeeding Johnson in his current position is Stephen “Jake” Jacobs, president and CEO of Champs Sports. Bryon Milburn will assume those responsibilities from Jacobs, and Milburn will be succeeded as managing director – Foot Locker Canada by Nick Jones, who is currently general merchandise manager of Foot Locker Europe.
Ron Halls, currently president and CEO – Foot Locker, Inc. – International, will retire later this summer.
