Headlines

J.Crew Hires New President

Michael J. Nicholson starts Jan. 11

Published

8 years ago

December 7, 2015

J.Crew Group Inc. (New York) has named Michael J. Nicholson as the company’s new president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer, effective Jan. 11, 2016.

Nicholson was most recently executive vp, chief financial officer and treasurer for Ann Inc. (New York). He also previously worked for Limited Brands Inc. (Columbus, Ohio), where he was also executive vp, chief operating officer and cfo.

In his new role, he will oversee the company’s finances, global supply chain, sourcing, IT, real estate, asset management and investment management departments, and functions. According to a press release, he will report to CEO and Chairman Millard Drexler.

Nicholson will replace Joan Durkin who was serving as cfo on an interim basis, which will allow her to return to her post as the company’s chief accounting officer, reports The Wall Street Journal.

MasterClass: ‘Re-Sparkling’ Retail: Using Store Design to Build Trust, Faith and Brand Loyalty

HOW CAN WE EMPOWER and inspire senior leaders to see design as an investment for future retail growth? This session, led by retail design expert Ian Johnston from Quinine Design, explores how physical stores remain unmatched in the ability to build trust, faith, and loyalty with your customers, ultimately driving shareholder value.

Presented by:
Ian Johnston
Founder and Creative Director, Quinine Design