Signet Jewelers has appointed retail veteran
Jeffrey Gennette, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Macy’s, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective
May 6, 2026, adding heavyweight omnichannel expertise as the company advances its
Grow Brand Love strategy. The move comes as
Signet refines its brand portfolio and capital allocation, with Gennette joining key Board committees that shape people strategy and financial decisions.
Jeffrey Gennette joins Signet’s Board
Headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, Signet Jewelers Limited announced that Jeffrey Gennette has been appointed to its Board, bringing more than 40 years of retail leadership experience. Gennette is best known for leading Macy’s, Inc. as Chief Executive Officer from March 2017 to February 2024 and as Chairman from February 2018 to April 2024, following a career that began in 1983 as an executive trainee at Macy’s West in San Francisco. At Macy’s, he held roles including President, Chief Merchandising Officer and…
multiple leadership positions across merchandising and store operations, overseeing the retailer’s shift toward omnichannel integration and data-driven merchandising.
Beyond Signet, Gennette currently serves on the Board of Advisors for Edward Jones Investments and on the Board of Directors for the National AIDS Memorial, extending his experience into financial services and non-profit governance.
Committee roles and strategic value Within Signet’s Board structure, Gennette has been appointed to the Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee and the Finance Committee.
These assignments position him to influence executive compensation, talent strategy, and long-term capital deployment at a time when Signet is balancing store optimization with digital investment across its banners…
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