J.K. Symancyk
CEO at Signet Jewelers
Signet Jewelers•Dallas, Texas, United States
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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
- Signet JewelersCurrentNov 2024–Present· 1 yr 11 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentNov 2024–Present
- Signet JewelersCurrentNov 2024–Present· 1 yr 11 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentNov 2024–Present
- Jun 2018–Oct 2024· 6 yrs 4 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerJun 2018–Oct 2024
- Oct 2015–Jun 2018· 2 yrs 8 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerOct 2015–Jun 2018
- Sep 2006–Sep 2015· 9 yrs
- PresidentFeb 2013–Sep 2015
- Chief Operating Officer2012–2013
- Executive Vice President, Merchandising & MarketingDec 2008–2012
- GVP Fresh FoodsSep 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