Haddon Bay has a new captain. Canadian store company Sophia Hwang Godesh appointed as PresidentHe will take up his new position on September 19.
Hwang Godish will take over from Wayne Drummond, who is retiring after 34 years with the company, and He will oversee Hudson’s Bay’s network of 84 stores in Canada, e-commerce platform The Bay, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Off 5th, and online stores for both chains..
in his new position, The Board of Directors will report to Richard Baker, Group CEO, and will also join The Bay’s Executive Committeeled by Ian Nairn, President and CEO of said company.
Sophia Hwang-Judiesch has spent nearly twelve years at Esprit where she has held various senior positions in markets such as Australia and China.
Hwang-Judiesch “will present a new strategy for Hudson’s Bay, Including the implementation of digital transformation, omnichannel and optimization of the company’s stores”, the Canadian company explains in a statement. Last year, The Bay and Hudson’s Bay separated, so the company’s online channels and physical channels operate as separate companies.
The new head of the major stores She joined the company from cosmetics company Ulta Beauty, where she was the head of strategic initiatives for over a year It supervises the areas goodsand retail operations, e-commerce and supply chain.
previously, Huang Judis was Carter’s vice president in Canada for three years and previously He spent nearly twelve years in the management team of Esprit As responsible for the company’s business in various markets, including Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Australia and China.
“We are making significant advances in technology and digital innovation, and our stores are critical to our customers’ multi-channel experience,” said Ian Nairn. “Sofia will lead the team in a new phase of transformation,” the executive added.
Founded in 1670, Hudson’s Bay has a network of more than 250 stores. The portfolio of the group ranges from luxury department stores to department stores excellentPassing through the fashion shopping destinations at discounted prices. The company employs about 30,000 workers worldwide.
