With Mary Dillion recently having taken over as CEO, Foot Locker, Inc. has appointed a new EVP/CCO from within its ranks and hired a new COO to help grow the company and improve operational efficiencies. The New York-based sports retailer also announced, among a few other executive changes, that their current CFO will step down after the fourth quarter earnings report. All of the changes in detail:
Frank Bracken has been named executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective Dec. 1, 2022, and will continue to lead Foot Locker’s global retail banners, merchandising and marketing, digital, loyalty and e-commerce. Bracken has held several leadership positions in his more than 12 years at Foot Locker. In particular, he has been instrumental in developing and executing the company’s strategy to drive the uplift and expansion of the company’s key businesses – Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs and, most recently, WSS and Atmos.
Elliott Rodgers has joined the company as executive vice president and chief operations officer on Dec. 1, 2022, to oversee supply chain, information technology and procurement. Rodgers brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in operations planning, supply chain, logistics, information technology and corporate data and analytics to Foot Locker. Previously, he spent eight years in a senior leadership role at Ulta Beauty, Inc. (the company from which Foot Locker’s new CEO, Dillon, also hailed), where he served as chief supply chain officer, chief information officer and senior vice president, supply chain.
“Separating our commercial activities from our supply chain and IT functions will better position Foot Locker to support growth and enhance operating efficiency as we invest in unleashing the power of our leading retail banners by simplifying our operations and expanding our omnichannel, loyalty, and digital capabilities,” Dillon commented. “Frank has done an outstanding job overseeing growth initiatives across Foot Locker’s banners, operating divisions, and geographies, and I am pleased he will continue leading these efforts. In addition, Elliott’s track record of execution in supply chain, logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, and IT makes him an ideal addition to Foot Locker’s team. I am thrilled to partner with both Frank and Elliott – and the rest of our executive team – as we continue advancing Foot Locker’s strategic priorities and creating value for our shareholders, customers, and other stakeholders.
In addition, Andrew Page will step down from his role as chief financial officer after the company’s fourth quarter 2022 earnings report to pursue other opportunities. Foot Locker has already initiated a comprehensive search for his successor with the assistance of an executive search firm. Dillon commented: “Andrew has played an important role in helping to advance our strategy, and we appreciate being able to continue to benefit from his expertise and leadership of our finance function until the Company releases its fourth quarter 2022 earnings report to ensure a smooth and orderly succession.
Rosalind Reeves, VP of talent, diversity and organization capability, has been promoted to EVP and chief human resources officer, effective Dec. 1, 2022. She brings more than 25 years of human resources experience and deep expertise in talent acquisition and management; diversity, equity and inclusion programs; employee engagement, learning and development; and benefits. She succeeds Elizabeth Norberg, who stepped down as chief human resources officer on Dec. 1 and will remain with the company for a transition period. Dillon said: “Elizabeth has also made valuable contributions to the growth of Foot Locker and has been instrumental in building on the company’s diverse and inclusive culture, attracting top talent, and empowering our team members to perform to their fullest potential. I am pleased to be able to recognize Rosalind’s and Rob’s efforts with their promotions, and I look forward to working more closely with them as they take on expanded responsibilities in their respective new roles.”
Robert Higginbotham, VP of investor relations, has been promoted to SVP of investor relations and financial planning and analysis, effective Dec. 1, 2022. In his expanded role, he will be directly responsible for the financial planning and analysis team in addition to investor relations. Previously, he spent nearly 20 years on Wall Street as an equity analyst and portfolio manager focused on the retail, footwear and apparel sectors and has extensive financial and analytical experience.
