Germany's C&A appoints Suzanne McKenna and Jason Morgan to EU team

McKenna will be responsible for C&A’s product portfolio as well as all matters concerning questions of sustainability. Based at C&A’s EU hub in Dusseldorf, she will supervise the modernisation of the fashion company’s collection as well as the sustainability of its business model. Morgan will oversee all operational aspects of C&A Europe, including planning, allocation, supply chain and logistics. He will assume an integrating role, connecting departments such as range, finance, selling as well as consumer and digital. Morgan will ensure a strong operations performance, enabling C&A Europe to realise its full potential as a leading European omnichannel retailer, the company said in a press release.

McKenna is deeply rooted in fashion retail. She started her career as marketing manager at Levi’s UK/Ireland, followed by various positions in the company including her role as EU merchandise director. Following her time at Levi’s, McKenna took over the role of global head of brand at Swiss underwear manufacturer Triumph and most recently is the global managing director at shoe manufacturer Clarks. Morgan has an extensive and multi-faceted background in and deep knowledge of the fashion and retail industries. His experience ranges from leadership positions at various brands such as Gap, Burberry, and Coach, where he served as vice president of merchandise, planning and allocation, to his previous position as senior vice president of global merchandising for Pandora, the press release stated.

“I am pleased to welcome McKenna and Morgan to C&A Europe. I am confident their leadership and expertise will contribute substantially to elevating our business to the next level while McKenna will fill the position formerly known as chief merchandise and sustainability officer, the board position of COO has been newly created to better align diverse responsibilities within the leadership team,” Giny Boer, CEO of C&A Europe, said.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SF)