New Penney CEO to Focus on Shopping Experience
June 20, 2011
Ron Johnson will get the opportunity to ease into all the duties of being J.C. Penney’s chief executive as he begins by focusing on merchandising and marketing. Current CEO Myron “Mike” Ullman will continue to be responsible for accounting, finance, logistics and other areas.
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