Genesco Inc. announced that Melvin G. Tucker, senior vice president and chief financial officer, has resigned his position, effective November 27, 2020, to pursue an opportunity outside of the company.
Genesco has commenced an executive search for a new CFO. In the interim, Mimi E. Vaughn, board chair, president and chief executive officer, who previously served as CFO, will assume the responsibilities of the position. In addition, she will oversee a newly established office of the CFO to provide additional leadership, which will be co-led by Brently G. Baxter, vice president and chief accounting officer, Matthew N. Johnson, vice president and treasurer and Dave Slater, vice president of financial planning & analysis and investor relations. Baxter, Johnson and Slater have multiple decades of experience at Genesco or in the retail industry.
Vaughn said, “On behalf of the board and executive team, I want to thank Mel for his hard work and contributions to Genesco. We wish Mel all the best in his future endeavors. Our strong team will continue to navigate current pandemic challenges and position Genesco to take advantage of the many opportunities on the other side.”
Tucker added, “I am grateful for my time at Genesco and for the opportunity to work with such an incredible team of leaders. I continue to believe in the strength of the Genesco business and wish the team all the best and future success.”
The company also reported that Tucker’s departure is not related to the company’s operations, financial reporting or controls.
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, and Johnston & Murphy.
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