J.K. Symancyk

J.K. Symancyk

CEO at Signet Jewelers

Signet Jewelers•Dallas, Texas, United States

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Experience32+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

J.K. Symancyk is CEO of Signet Jewelers. He brings more than 30 years of retail industry experience across a broad range of categories, including as CEO of PetSmart, CEO and President of Academy Sports + Outdoors, and President of regional supercenter chain Meijer. Signet operates approximately 2,600 stores primarily under the name brands of Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Diamonds Direct, Blue Nile, Peoples Jewellers, H.Samuel and Ernest Jones. Together, Signet's brands create an influential community of distinct jewelry brands, united by our purpose of Inspiring Love. Our purpose guides how we lead and how we do business through our Three Loves framework: Love for All People, Love for Our Team and Love for Our Planet and Products.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Nov 2024–Present· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Nov 2024–Present
  • Nov 2024–Present· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Nov 2024–Present
  • Jun 2018–Oct 2024· 6 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Jun 2018–Oct 2024
  • Oct 2015–Jun 2018· 2 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Oct 2015–Jun 2018
  • Sep 2006–Sep 2015· 9 yrs
    • President
      Feb 2013–Sep 2015
    • Chief Operating Officer
      2012–2013
    • Executive Vice President, Merchandising & Marketing
      Dec 2008–2012
    • GVP Fresh Foods
      Sep 2006–Dec 2008
  • 1994–2006· 12 yrs
    • DMM Fresh Foods (various others)
      1994–2006

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Theatre/Theater

University of Arkansas

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J.K. Symancyk
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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GroceryP&L ManagementInventory ControlTeam BuildingPrivate LabelMulti-channel RetailCPFRStrategic PlanningConsumer ProductsMerchandisingProfitRetailInventory ManagementIncome StatementForecasting