Lowe's Announces Executive Moves
Ausura and Keener Promoted to EVP
MOORESVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today promotions in its
human resources, legal, merchandising, logistics and information
technology areas.
Maureen K. Ausura was promoted to executive vice president of human
resources, having served as senior vice president in the same capacity
since joining the company in 2005. She oversees all aspects of human
resources, including employee recruitment and benefits for Lowe's
approximately 238,000 employees in North America. Ausura has more than
25 years of human resources experience.
Gaither M. Keener has been promoted to executive vice president, general
counsel, secretary and chief compliance officer, having served as senior
vice president in the same capacity since 2006. He began his career at
Lowe's in 1985. Keener directs and determines all legal and compliance
matters for the company and its subsidiaries.
Both positions will continue reporting to Robert A. Niblock, Chairman
and CEO.
Troy J. Dally has been promoted to senior vice president and general
merchandising manager-hardlines/building products, a position held
previously by Robert J. Gfeller Jr., who was recently promoted to
executive vice president of merchandising. Dally joined Lowe's in 1999
and has served as merchandising vice president of millwork for nearly
five years following seven years in other areas of the building
materials division. He has nearly 20 years of home improvement
experience.
William L. (Leroy) Allen has been promoted to senior vice president of
logistics, replacing Rick D. Damron, who was recently promoted to
executive vice president of store operations. Allen joined Lowe's in
2003 as vice president of logistics flow and support and served more
recently in the corporate supply chain organization as vice president of
logistics planning and forecasting.
Everett B. (Britt) Dayton has been promoted to senior vice president of
IT business management, after previously serving in store operations
support as vice president of store delivery fleet operations. In his new
role, he will work across Lowe's business areas on IT strategy,
architecture, program management and prioritization to ensure successful
delivery of technology to support the company's business objectives.
Prior to joining Lowe's in 2003, Dayton worked for more than 20 years in
retail supply chain development and information systems.
"These individuals have all excelled in their roles," said Robert A.
Niblock, chairman and CEO. "Their leadership, hard work and expertise in
their respective areas have been instrumental in the success of our
company and they are well positioned to lead their teams and the
organization as Lowe's moves forward."
With fiscal year 2009 sales of $47.2 billion, Lowe's Companies, Inc. is
a FORTUNE(R) 50 company that serves approximately 15 million customers a
week at more than 1,725 home improvement stores in the United States,
Canada and Mexico. Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C.,
Lowe's is the second-largest home improvement retailer in the world. For
more information, visit Lowes.com.
Source: Lowe's Companies, Inc.