Zale Makes Sweeping Executive Changes

Names new president, chief marketing and e-commerce officer, chief merchandising officer, and divisional merchandise manager -- JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone, 8/5/2008 7:32:00 AM Zale Corp. promoted Theo Killion to president of the fine jewelry retailer. It was one of several executive changes the company announced Tuesday. Killion, who has served as executive vice president of Human Resources, Legal and Corporate Strategy since January 2008, will retain those responsibilities in addition to assuming responsibility for the company’s Shared Services department, which provides customer, employee, and store support; and the company’s Loss Prevention department. He will continue to report directly to Neal Goldberg, chief executive officer. In addition, Zale announced the promotion of Steve Larkin to executive vice president,... [read full story]