Rue21, the leading U.S. affordable fashion retailer, strengthens its executive team with strategic appointments. Elisa Bannon-Jones, a seasoned HR and culture expert, assumes the role of Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, while Michele Pascoe, formerly CFO, is promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. These changes, effective December 11, underscore Rue21’s commitment to navigating the evolving retail landscape.
Elisa Bannon-Jones: A Human Resources Trailblazer
Bannon-Jones, renowned for her HR prowess, brings a wealth of experience from her tenure as Chief People Officer at GNC, Pep Boys/Icahn Automotive Group, and Frontier Communications. With a foundation in retail field leadership, she aims to foster a culture of innovation, engagement, and inclusivity at Rue21.
Michele Pascoe’s Expanded Role: CFO and Legal Oversight
In a strategic move, Michele Pascoe takes on an expanded role, overseeing the legal function in addition to her CFO responsibilities. With a strong financial leadership background, including CFO roles at Marsh Supermarkets and Fashion Bug, Pascoe’s expertise aligns with Rue21’s strategic growth objectives.
Josh Burris, President, and CEO’s Vision
Josh Burris, Rue21’s President, and CEO expressed enthusiasm about these key appointments. The company aims to assemble a best-in-class leadership team, leveraging Bannon-Jones’s talent acquisition and development skills alongside Pascoe’s strategic financial acumen. These moves signify Rue21’s positive momentum in the competitive retail sector.
Continued Evolution in Retail Leadership
These leadership changes come on the heels of Rue21’s earlier recruitment of Karlyn Mattson as Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer in June. Rue21 remains dedicated to navigating the dynamic retail environment and positioning itself for sustained growth.
About Rue21:
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Rue21 stands as a trailblazer in affordable fashion retail, continually adapting to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by the ever-changing retail landscape.
