Signet Jewelers Appoints Former Macy's CEO Jeffrey Gennette to Board of Directors

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Signet Jewelers appointed Jeffrey Gennette, former Macy's CEO, to its Board of Directors, bringing significant retail and omnichannel expertise to support the company's strategic growth initiatives.

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• New Director Appointed

  Jeffrey Gennette, former Chairman and CEO of Macy's, Inc., was appointed to the Board of Directors, effective May 6, 2026.

• Strategic Committee Appointments

  Mr. Gennette will serve on the Human Capital Management & Compensation Committee and the Finance Committee, leveraging his extensive retail experience.

• Director Not Seeking Re-election

  Nancy Reardon notified the Board of her decision not to stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, with no reported disagreements.

• Board Size Adjustment

  The Board temporarily increased to twelve members and will reduce to eleven members following Ms. Reardon's departure after the Annual Meeting.

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Signet Jewelers has strengthened its Board of Directors with the appointment of Jeffrey Gennette, the former Chairman and CEO of Macy's, Inc. Mr. Gennette brings over four decades of extensive retail experience, including expertise in omnichannel strategy, merchandising, marketing, and digital transformation. His addition to the Human Capital Management & Compensation Committee and Finance Committee is expected to provide valuable guidance for Signet's 'Grow Brand Love' strategy and capital allocation decisions. This move signals a commitment to enhancing strategic leadership and leveraging deep industry knowledge. Concurrently, the routine departure of Nancy Reardon, who will not seek re-election, ensures a smooth board refreshment without any reported disagreements.