Claire's promotes James Conroy to Corporate President
17 Apr '09
4 min read
Jim joined Claire's with an extensive background in retail and consumer products as both a consultant and a retail executive. He began his career with Deloitte Consulting and has 10 years experience with several top management consulting firms, rising to the level of Principal with Kurt Salmon Associates in 2005. Jim also has five years of retail experience, prior to Claire's, where he had responsibility for strategic planning, merchandising and supply chain management.
Jim Conroy commented "I appreciate the challenge to take on an expanded role and am flattered by this recognition. I am both thrilled and energized to be adding the Corporate Merchandise function to my overall responsibilities and am optimistic about our collective ability to execute on the potential for sales and earnings growth for both the Claire's and Icing brands. I feel fortunate for the opportunity that Gene and the Board have afforded me. I very much look forward to continuing my partnership with Gene in leading the Senior Management Team and the overall business."