Nordstrom announces executive leadership appointments

Nordstrom announced executive leadership appointments in the company’s merchandising and store organizations, effective immediately. Jamie Nordstrom was appointed Chief Merchandising Officer. Nordstrom previously served as the company’s Chief Stores Officer. Throughout his tenure, Nordstrom has held leadership positions across several areas of the business, including merchandising, store operations, Nordstrom.com and NordstromRack.com. Nordstrom replaces Teri Bariquit who retired earlier this year. Fanya Chandler was appointed President, Nordstrom stores, a role in which she will oversee the strategy and execution of the company’s Nordstrom stores. Chandler has held several leadership positions across the organization during her nearly 32 years with Nordstrom, and most recently served as senior vice president and regional manager of the company’s Southwest region. Gemma Lionello was appointed to the newly created role of President, Nordstrom Rack, a role in which she will oversee the strategy and execution of the company’s Nordstrom Rack stores. Throughout her 35-year tenure with the company, Lionello has served in numerous executive positions, including general merchandise manager, and spent 11 years working within the retailer’s Nordstrom Rack business.