Genesco Names Jonathan Collins Chief Financial Officer

Collins has more than 30 years of senior finance experience. He spent over a decade at Walmart, where he held key leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer of Walmart Africa and Chief Accounting Officer of Flipkart Group and Walmart Canada. In these positions, he helped drive business growth, improve operations, and support financial and business transformation.

Most recently, Collins served as Chief Financial Officer of America's Car-Mart, where he led initiatives to strengthen the company's financial position, improve financial operations, and enhance long-term planning and performance management.

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“I am honored and humbled to join Genesco at such an exciting time in the Company’s growth journey,” said Collins. “Genesco’s portfolio of powerful footwear brands and impactful Footwear First strategy create a compelling foundation for future growth with clear momentum underway. I look forward to partnering with Mimi, the Board and the leadership team to help advance the Company’s strategic priorities and create value for shareholders.”

“Jonathan is an accomplished finance executive with an exceptional combination of public company leadership and multi-channel global retail expertise,” said Vaughn. “Throughout his career, he has demonstrated the ability to strengthen financial organizations, drive operational discipline and support profitable growth. His broad experience across consumer-facing, large-scale, retail and e-commerce businesses, combined with his strategic financial acumen, makes him an outstanding addition to our leadership team, as we continue executing our Footwear First strategy and creating shareholder value.”

About Jonathan Collins

Founded in 1924, Genesco has appointed Jonathan Collins as its new Chief Financial Officer. Collins brings more than 30 years of finance leadership experience across global retail and e-commerce businesses in North America, Africa, and Asia. Before joining Genesco he served as CFO of America's Car-Mart, where he helped strengthen the companys finances. Earlier, he spent 13 years at Walmart, holding senior roles including CFO of Walmart Africa and Chief Accounting Officer of Flipkart Group, where he supported business growth and improved financial performance.

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