Theo Killion

Theophlius Killion is an American businessman who served as CEO of Zale Corporation from February 2010 to July 2014.[1][2][3][4][5] He also served as Director of Jewelers of America,[6] initially as interim CEO[7][8][9][10][11][12] and a member of the board of directors of Express, Inc.[13][14][15] His tenure led the failing Zale Corporation back from near-bankruptcy[16]

Theo Killion
Born
Theophlius Killion
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusinessman and CEO
Known forCEO of Zale Corporation
Notable work
Received the M.B. Zale Visionary Merchant Award from Texas A&M University

Education

He was educated at The Hill School[17][18] and graduated cum laude from Tufts University with a bachelor's degree in history and English[19] and M.Ed from Tufts University in 1975.[20][21][22]

Career

Previously, Killion worked at Tommy Hilfiger (company) as executive vice president of human resources and executive recruiter at executive search firm Berglass+Associates.[23] He held the post of the Vice President of Human Resources of The Limited Brands from January 1996 to March 2004 and also served as its Corporate Vice President of HR for Merchandising and Design.

Killion served as the Chief Executive Officer of Zale Corporation at Piercing Pagoda Inc. from 23 September 2010 to 2014. He held different positions during his service at Zale Corporation. In particular he served as an Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Legal and Corporate Strategy for Zale Corporation from January 2008 to August 2008. He also was a President of Zale Corporation from August 5, 2008 to September 23, 2010 and Interim Chief Executive Officer from January 13, 2010 to September 23, 2010. Killion occupied the position of the Chief Executive Officer of Zale Division and President of Zale Division at Signet Jewelers Limited from May 29, 2014 to July 31, 2014.

He has been Managing Partner of The Sierra Institute since November 2016. Killion served as Vice Chairman of Herbert Mines Associates, Inc. since May 2015 until March 2016. He has been a Director at Tailored Brands since June 15, 2017. He served as an Independent Director at Libbey Inc. since May 2014 until May 17, 2017.[19]

Awards

In 2012, he accepted the M.B. Zale Visionary Merchant Award from Texas A&M University.[24] He received the 2013 Dreambuilder Award from BlackGivesBack[25][26]

References
  1. https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2014/07/01/ceo-theo-killiion-out-at-zale-corp-after-signet.html
  2. http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=47307&ArticleTitle=Zales+Theo+Killion+Resigns+in+Signet+Management+Reshuffle
  3. http://www.blackenterprise.com/career/theo-killion-named-new-president-of-zale-corp/
  4. Halkias, Maria (September 7, 2013). "How Theo Killion Led a Turnaround at Irving-based Zale Corp". Dallas Morning News.
  5. "Zale CEO resigns in post-merger shakeup". www.nationaljeweler.com. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  6. http://thesierrainstitute.com/bio/5
  7. http://www.vmsd.com/content/trio-top-execs-exit-zale
  8. http://www.idexonline.com/FullArticle?Id=33538
  9. http://www.idexonline.com/FullArticle?id=33756
  10. http://www.chainstoreage.com/article/zale-appoints-theo-killion-permanent-ceo
  11. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-zale-idUSTRE68M5UA20100923
  12. http://www.rttnews.com/1179592/zale-ceo-neal-goldberg-quits-theo-killion-appointed-interim-ceo-update.aspxF
  13. Express. "Express Announces Theo Killion Appointment To The Board". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  14. "Zale CEO Killion resigns after leading the jewelry retailer through a turnaround and sale". 1 July 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  15. Dealbook. "3 Executives, Including C.E.O., Leave Zale". DealBook. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  16. http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/business/reviving-zale-s/article_99a7978c-f23b-545a-9066-29e5853060d9.html
  17. http://www.thehill.org/RelId/2981593/InfoGroup/4483/ISVars/default/Theo_Killion_70_to_Receive_Sixth_Form_Leadership_Award_Serve_as_Commencement_Speaker.htm
  18. http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/MP/20160528/NEWS/160529748
  19. Theophlius Killion Retrieved on 28 Feb 2018
  20. https://texastricities.nacdonline.org/Events/EventDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=39173
  21. http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/lby/insiders?pid=16277523
  22. https://tuftsmagazine.com/issues/magazine/2016/fall/class-notes
  23. "Theo Killion named New President of Zale Corp. - Black Enterprise". www.blackenterprise.com. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  24. "Theo Killion - Mays Impacts". mays.tamu.edu. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  25. http://www.blackgivesback.com/2013/04/a-better-chance-announces-theo-killion.html#.WYc9JYiGM2w
  26. http://northdallasgazette.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/04-04-13_edition_NDG_LowRes.pdf
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