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Jeffrey Gennette, who retired in 2024 after 41 years with Macy’s, is the newest member of the jewelry retailer’s board of directors.
Signet Jewelers has appointed retail veteran Jeffrey Gennette to its board of directors.
Akron, Ohio—Signet Jewelers announced late last week that it has appointed former Macy’s Inc. CEO Jeffrey Gennette to its board of directors.
Gennette has more than four decades of retail experience, joining the retailer in 1983 as an executive trainee at a Macy’s store in San Francisco.
He was appointed CEO in 2017 and retired in 2024.
Gennette has merchandising, marketing, digital transformation, and store operations expertise, Signet said, which can help support its long term growth priorities and capital allocation decisions.
He has been appointed to the board’s Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee as well as the Finance Committee.
“Jeff’s experience leading one of the largest omnichannel retailers in the U.S. brings powerful insight to Signet,” Signet Jewelers CEO J.K. Symancyk said.
“As we continue to strengthen our brands, enhance our digital and store experiences, and grow share in a dynamic retail environment, Jeff’s guidance, passion for jewelry, and expertise will be a tremendous asset to our team and our board.”
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Gennette has more than four decades of retail experience, joining the retailer in 1983 as an executive trainee at a Macy’s store in San Francisco.
He was appointed CEO in 2017 and retired in 2024.
Gennette has merchandising, marketing, digital transformation, and store operations expertise, Signet said, which can help support its long term growth priorities and capital allocation decisions.
He has been appointed to the board’s Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee as well as the Finance Committee.
“Jeff’s experience leading one of the largest omnichannel retailers in the U.S. brings powerful insight to Signet,” Signet Jewelers CEO J.K. Symancyk said.
“As we continue to strengthen our brands, enhance our digital and store experiences, and grow share in a dynamic retail environment, Jeff’s guidance, passion for jewelry, and expertise will be a tremendous asset to our team and our board.”
Helen McCluskey, chair of the board, said the board is committed to “ongoing refreshment” and is happy to welcome Gennette as a new director.
“Jeff is a highly respected retail leader who brings a deep familiarity with the jewelry category and a proven track record of leading large, complex consumer businesses through transformation,” she said.
“His perspective on building brands, engaging customers across channels, and driving operational excellence will be invaluable as we advance our strategy.”
Nancy Reardon, who has served on Signet’s board since March 2018, has opted not to run for re-election. She will leave the board in June, bringing the director account to 11.
“We are deeply grateful to Nancy for her dedicated service and contributions over the past several years, including as chair of the board’s Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee,” McCluskey said.
“During a period of significant transformation for Signet, Nancy provided steady leadership, sound judgment, and thoughtful counsel, guiding critical decisions that contributed to Signet’s performance and culture.”
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