Kmart Names Sr. VP for Kmart Stores and EVP, Restr
Hoffman Estates, IL, October 5, 2005--Kmart Holding, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings has named Donald J. Germano, as senior vice president and general manager for Kmart's more than 1,400 stores and Dene L. Rogers as executive vice president, restructuring and business improvement.
In his new position, Germano is responsible for the financial performance, operations and management of all of Kmart's stores and reports directly to Aylwin B. Lewis, chief executive officer and president of Sears Holdings.
Germano previously served as vice president of inventory management and replenishment. Rogers will report to and work closely with William C. Crowley, executive vice president, and chief financial and administrative officer. Rogers previously served as executive vice president of Kmart stores.
Germano joined Kmart in 2001 as divisional vice president, supply chain, and has held increasingly responsible positions within Kmart's supply chain organization. Earlier in his career, he held senior management and logistics positions with Kozmo.com, Nabisco, North American Van Lines and United Parcel Service. Germano holds a B.S. degree from the United States Naval Academy.
Rogers joined Kmart in 2003 and served in a variety of roles before assuming the position of senior vice president, stores in 2004. Before joining Kmart, Rogers was senior vice president, planning, development and new products for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. He also served as senior vice president, business development at General Electric Capital.
