MANDY GINSBERG TO JOIN JCPENNEY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
July 21 2015 - 4:00PM
PLANO, Texas -
(July 21, 2015) - J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) today
announced that Mandy Ginsberg, an accomplished leader with
extensive online consumer acumen, has been elected to its board of
directors. Ginsberg is the chief executive officer of The Princeton
Review, a leading test preparation company that helps millions of
students get into their dream schools, and Tutor.com, the world's
largest internet-based tutoring company that provides live,
on-demand learning solutions for students and professionals.
"JCPenney is a leader in
omnichannel retail, and understands the importance of adapting the
shopping experience to cater to today's digitally savvy customer,"
said Thomas Engibous, chairman of the JCPenney board of directors.
"Mandy's strong industry expertise and vast knowledge of online
customer engagement make her an ideal addition to the JCPenney
board."
Ginsberg added, "I am honored and
excited to join the JCPenney board of directors. The Company has a
strong legacy of e-commerce, and continues to discover new and
unique ways of connecting customers with its stores and online
presence - particularly among millennials, whose purchasing power
is largely influenced by their use of various devices across
multiple shopping channels. I am delighted to be part of the
Company's ongoing evolution."
Prior to leading The Princeton
Review and Tutor.com, Ginsberg held the position of chief executive
officer for Match.com, a global online dating service that services
24 countries and territories across five continents and hosts sites
in 15 different languages. While at Match.com, she previously held
the role of senior vice president and general manager. Prior to
that, Ginsberg was vice president and general manager of
Chemistry.com, a premium offering from Match.com. During her
career, she has also held positions related to consumer technology
and marketing, including serving on the board of directors of
Care.com from 2012 to 2014.
Ginsberg has a B.A. degree in
English literature and Spanish literature from the University of
California at Berkeley, and an MBA from The Wharton School of
Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Media
Relations:
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Investor Relations:
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About JCPenney:
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP), one of the nation's largest
apparel and home furnishing retailers, is dedicated to fitting the
diversity of America with unparalleled style, quality and value.
Across approximately 1,020 stores and at jcpenney.com, customers
will discover a broad assortment of national, private and exclusive
brands to fit all shapes, sizes, occasions and budgets. For more
information, please visit jcpenney.com.
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Source: J. C. Penney Company, Inc. via Globenewswire
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