Lowe's Names Jones as CMO, Promotes Szilagyi to Supply Chain Exec

Mooresville, NC, March 31, 2026-Lowe's announced that Michael A. Jones will join the company as its chief merchandising officer. Jones will report to chief customer officer Gregory M. Bridgeford. 

Stephen J. Szilagyi has been promoted to supply chain executive and will report to chief operating officer Rick D. Damron.

As chief merchandising officer, Jones will be responsible for the merchandising offering for Lowe's stores and Lowes.com as well as all global sourcing activities. He will work closely with the leaders of customer experience design, marketing, operations and logistics to develop and deliver differentiating, seamless customer experiences.

Jones brings to Lowe's more than a decade of executive leadership in sales, service, product management and international business. He served most recently as executive vice president and president of Husqvarna North and Latin America.

As supply chain executive, Szilagyi will be responsible for overseeing Lowe's state-of-the-art logistics and distribution network that expedites the replenishment of merchandise and supplies to all Lowe's stores.

Szilagyi has more than 25 years of supply chain experience, including leadership roles prior to Lowe's in wholesale distribution and retail/consumer products supply chain consulting services.