GameStop has pulled another couple of Amazon executives into its leadership circle, as the retailer today announced its new CEO and CFO are both joining from the online retail giant.
Matt Furlong will take the CEO role at the company, coming over from his position as head of Amazon s Australian business. Furlong was at Amazon for almost nine years, and prior to that worked a dozen years for Proctor & Gamble on brand, marketing, and sales strategies.
Joining him in the CFO position will be long-time Amazon veteran Mike Recupero, who most recently has been serving as VP of finance and CFO for the company s North American consumer business. Recupero had been with Amazon for 17 years, prior to that serving in roles as a project manager for Hitachi and Koch Industries.
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Jenna Owens | GameStop chief operating officer
Former Amazon director and general manager of distribution and multi-channel fulfillment Jenna Owens joined GameStop as chief operating officer.
For years, Owens served as director for various departments at Amazon. Her history within the tech industry also includes working at Google as well.
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