Toys “R” Us Inc. has appointed a number of proven executives to key leadership roles, as the company continues to position its business for long-term profitable growth.
Debbie Lentz has been named senior vice president, chief supply chain officer, with responsibility for U.S. distribution and customs compliance, global importing and exporting, fleet operations, and domestic transportation. She will report to Hank Mullany, president, Toys “R” Us, U.S. In this role, Lentz will oversee inventory planning and allocation, as well as e-commerce fulfillment, while driving efforts to significantly improve in-stock levels both in stores and online. She will also lead logistics strategy development for the company’s international markets and efforts to improve global supply chain efficiencies, reporting in this capacity to Antonio Urcelay, chairman and CEO of Toys “R” Us Inc.
Lentz most recently held the position of senior vice president, customer service and logistics, at Kraft Foods Group. Prior to Kraft, she worked for many years in logistics operations at Nabisco Foods Group.
Christine Morena has been named senior vice president, human resources, Toys “R” Us Inc., reporting to Deb Derby, vice chairman, Toys “R” Us Inc. In this role, Morena will provide strategic guidance and operational support to the company’s global human resources organization throughout its headquarters and regional offices, as well as stores and distribution centers in the U.S. and internationally. She will also lead ongoing efforts to develop strong teams through employee relations and communications, as well as training and talent development.
Joe Venezia has been named senior vice president, store operations, Toys “R” Us, U.S. In this capacity, he will be responsible for transforming the in-store experience through strong operations disciplines and customer service excellence in the company’s store network across the country. Reporting to Hank Mullany, he will also provide leadership to ensure customers have a seamless in-store and online shopping experience through the company’s omni-channel offerings, including Ship from Store and In-Store Pickup.
Prior to this, Venezia served as senior vice president of Wal-Mart U.S. and president for the company’s northeast division.
In addition, the company has appointed Michael Short as executive vice president, chief financial officer, Toys “R” Us Inc., and Chetan Bhandari as senior vice president, corporate finance and treasurer, Toys “R” Us Inc.
