Zale Corporation Announces Change in Chief Financial Officer
06 May '06
3 min read
The Company also announced that George Mihalko has been appointed as Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer effective immediately.
He has also been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors and will report directly to Betsy Burton, Acting Chief Executive Officer.
Mihalko brings to Zale extensive retail experience, having served as Vice Chairman, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer of The Sports Authority, Inc. until August 2003.
He has also held executive positions with Pamida Holdings Corporation and Pier 1 Imports. Prior to that, he served in diverse management positions with Burlington Northern, Inc., Porsche Cars North America, Inc and Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. Mihalko holds a B.S. and an M.B.A in Finance and International Business from the University of Pittsburgh.
"We are pleased to have someone of George's caliber join our Company," said Burton. "He brings to Zale a proven track record and expertise in the area of finance and accounting and will add experience and leadership to the executive management team."
Zale Corporation is North America's largest specialty retailer of fine jewelry operating approximately 2,345 retail locations throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Through its ZLC Direct organization, Zale also operates online at www.zales.com and www.baileybanksandbiddle.com.
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