Conn’s has named Chandra Holt as its new president and CEO, effective August 9.
Holt will also join the company’s board of directors increasing their number to nine. She succeeds Norm Miller, who will transition to the role of executive chairman.
Chandra Holt, President & CEO, Conn’s
Before undertaking her new role, Holt led Walmart’s multi-billion-dollar e-commerce business in the United States. Previous to that, she was the chief merchandising and integration officer of Walmart.com where she oversaw the merging of Walmart’s stores and e-commerce merchandising divisions during the retailer’s first omni-merchandising integration and COO of SamsClub.com.
In announcing Holt’s hire, Miller said, “Chandra is a proven executive and veteran leader at some of the largest and most sophisticated retailers in the world. She is the right person to lead the company through the next phase of our growth. I look forward to working closely with Chandra to ensure a seamless transition.”
