Calvin McDonald, ex-Sears Canada CEO, named head of Sephora Americas

Calvin McDonald, ex-Sears Canada CEO, named head of Sephora Americas

Stylish ex-Sears Canada CEO Calvin McDonald has been named President and CEO of beauty retailer Sephora Americas.

The move, rumored after McDonald abruptly left the Canadian department store chain last month, puts the one-time Loblaw executive known for his marketing prowess in charge of the French beauty giant's more than 330 outlets in North America and Latin America, and within stores at 400 JC Penny locations in USA.

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"We are delighted to welcome him to Sephora Americas. He will focus on building on the extraordinary growth of the business in the new and existing markets and continue Sephora's exceptional track record of industry leadership driven by David Suliteanu," said Christopher de Lapuente, CEO of Sephora Global. 

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He succeeds David Suliteanu, who has led Sephora since July 2000.

"Calvin McDonald has established himself as a visionary and highly talented industry leader at two of Canada's largest and most important retailers," said Christopher de Lapuente, CEO of Sephora Global. "We are delighted to welcome him to Sephora Americas. He will focus on building on the extraordinary growth of the business in the new and existing markets and continue Sephora's exceptional track record of industry leadership driven by David Suliteanu."

Source:Finacial Post

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