JOANN Announces Leadership Moves as It Plans for Future Success

Leadership Changes - Scott Sekella has exited JOANN effective July 29, 2024, and will pursue other opportunities, with Jeff Dwyer acting as Interim CFO during the search for a new leader [1] - Roger Hawkins has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Store Operations, overseeing over 800 locations and continuing to support the South region while a replacement is sought [2] - Peter Meyer has been appointed Vice President, Merchandise Planning & Allocation, bringing over 25 years of retail experience to optimize assortments and product flow [3] - Eileen Miller has joined as Vice President, General Merchandising Manager, Craft, with over 20 years of industry experience, focusing on Craft, Kids, Storage, and Frames businesses [6] - John Stalcup has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer, overseeing IT functions and eCommerce, with over 30 years of experience in the digital space [8] Company Overview - JOANN is the nation's category leader in sewing and fabrics, with over 800 store locations across 49 states and a robust e-commerce business [4][5] - The company aims to inspire creativity and serve as a single source for supplies, guidance, and inspiration for customers [4]