Ronald Boire

Ronald D. Boire
Born January 1st, 1961- 55 years old
Plattsburgh, New York
Nationality American
Alma mater Columbia University
London Business School
Occupation Chief Executive Officer: Barnes and Noble
Known for CEO of Brookstone, CEO and President of Sears Canada, & CEO of Barnes & Noble

Ronald "Ron" D. Boire is the CEO of Barnes & Noble.[1] He was the acting President and CEO of Sears Canada from October 2014 to November 2015[2] and director at Retail Council of Canada. Boire was succeeded at Sears Canada by Carrie Kirkman.[3] Before Sears Canada Boire was the President and CEO of Brookstone.[4]

Early life and career

Until 2001, Boire worked at Sony Electronics for seventeen years, eventually rising to President. Boire then obtained an MBA from Columbia University and the London Business School in 2003. After graduation, Boire worked at Best Buy till 2006, serving as Executive Vice President and Global Merchandising Manager. Boire then joined Toys R Us as president of North America.[5] Later, in 2009, Boire joined Brookstone as President and CEO.[6] He became Chief Merchandising Officer for Sears and Kmart in 2012.[7]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.inquisitr.com/2226174/barnes-noble-bookstores-get-new-chief-executive-ronald-boire/
  2. ↑ http://business.financialpost.com/2014/10/15/sears-canada-names-u-s-merchandising-executive-ronald-boire-as-acting-ceo/
  3. ↑ http://www.thestar.com/business/2015/11/03/sears-canada-names-jones-apparels-carrie-kirkman-to-new-chief-role.html
  4. ↑ http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203550304577138240230567710.html
  5. ↑ http://www.toysrusinc.com/press-room/releases/general/2006/toys-r-us-names-ronald-d.-boire-president-of-u.s.-toy-business/
  6. ↑ http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/10/15/idUS181200+15-Oct-2009+PRN20091015
  7. ↑ http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/03/us-sears-idUSTRE8020TM20120103


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