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Bob Dennis was named president of Genesco in October 2006 adding to his existing responsibilities as chief operating officer. In addition he was elected a director of Genesco in October 2006. As president and chief operating officer Dennis has oversight responsibility for all operating divisions including Journeys Journeys Kidz Shi by Journeys Underground Station Hat World Johnston & Murphy and Licensed Brands in addition to operational support functions including corporate administration human resources real estate and information systems.
In October 2005 Dennis was named executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Company. Dennis who became chief executive officer of Hat World in 2001 was named a senior vice president of Genesco in June 2004 following the Company’s acquisition of Hat World in April 2004.
A 22-year retail veteran his experience includes a senior position with Asbury Automotive from 1997 to 1999. From 1984 to 1997 he was with McKinsey & Company an international consulting firm where he was a partner and a leader of the North American Retail Practice.
Dennis holds a master of business administration degree with distinction from the Harvard Business School with a focus on consumer marketing and bachelor's and master's degrees in biochemical engineering and organic chemistry with honors from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. | 