Sadove noted, "He is so pleased that Charlie Tharp has agreed to join the leadership team of Saks Incorporated.
Charlie is a nationally respected Human Resources executive who has a proven track record of success and broad expertise across a range of industries.
He has relied on Charlie's human resources counsel over the years - first at Bristol-Myers Squibb and then in a consulting capacity at Saks. He will be a great addition to their organization.'
Tharp added, 'He is excited about working with Steve, Paul, and the entire leadership team to help this great company grow and to realize the full potential of the Saks brand.'
Saks Incorporated operates Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises (SFAE), which consists of 55 Saks Fifth Avenue stores, 50 Saks Off 5th stores, and saks.com.
The Company also currently operates its Saks Department Store Group (SDSG) with 40 Parisian stores; 142 Younkers, Herberger's, Carson Pirie Scott, Bergner's, and Boston Store stores (collectively known as the Northern Department Store Group or "NDSG"); and 58 Club Libby Lu specialty stores.