Andrew E. Page as Executive VP and CFO at Foot Locker
The New York-based specialty athletic retailer announced the appointment of Andrew E. Page as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. His appointment follows the previous announcement that Lauren B. Peters is retiring from Foot Locker
Page joins Foot Locker from Advance Auto Parts, Inc. where he served as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, and brings nearly 30 years of finance and accounting experience in retail, athletic footwear and apparel, and other industries.
Page will report directly to Richard Johnson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and will oversee Foot Locker's accounting, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, treasury, tax, internal audit, and risk management functions.
"We are pleased to welcome Andrew as Foot Locker, Inc.'s next Chief Financial Officer. Andrew has a track record of successfully leading finance functions, while optimizing enterprise growth, overseeing digital finance transformation, and driving strong financial and operational results. As we look towards the future and to deliver on our purpose to inspire and empower youth culture, Andrew's fresh perspective and capabilities will contribute to our focus on delivering profitable growth for our shareholders. He's a great addition to our dynamic and diverse leadership team – with keen insight and a vision on the market and our industry at large that complements our already high-performing operation", commented Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Page said: "I am thrilled to join this incredible team with a proud history at such a pivotal time. I look forward to working closely with Dick and the rest of Foot Locker's leadership team to help shape the Company's future in our next stage of growth. Together, we are committed to leading a bold agenda that creates meaningful customer experiences and delivers value for shareholders and all stakeholders".
Page will report directly to Richard Johnson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and will oversee Foot Locker's accounting, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, treasury, tax, internal audit, and risk management functions.
"We are pleased to welcome Andrew as Foot Locker, Inc.'s next Chief Financial Officer. Andrew has a track record of successfully leading finance functions, while optimizing enterprise growth, overseeing digital finance transformation, and driving strong financial and operational results. As we look towards the future and to deliver on our purpose to inspire and empower youth culture, Andrew's fresh perspective and capabilities will contribute to our focus on delivering profitable growth for our shareholders. He's a great addition to our dynamic and diverse leadership team – with keen insight and a vision on the market and our industry at large that complements our already high-performing operation", commented Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Page said: "I am thrilled to join this incredible team with a proud history at such a pivotal time. I look forward to working closely with Dick and the rest of Foot Locker's leadership team to help shape the Company's future in our next stage of growth. Together, we are committed to leading a bold agenda that creates meaningful customer experiences and delivers value for shareholders and all stakeholders".