Gerald L. Storch

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Gerald L. Storch is a business executive who has led several large retailers. He is the Founder and CEO of Storch Advisors, a global business and management advisory firm. [1] He is frequently on television as discussing retail and consumer news, including appearing on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business. Prior to Storch Advisors, he was CEO of HBC, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue and Hudson's Bay Company. Prior to HBC, Storch was Chairman and CEO of Toys "R" Us, Inc. [2] He also served as Vice Chairman of Target Corporation. [3] He began his career at McKinsey & Company, where he was a partner with specialties in consumer goods and financial services. Storch, a graduate of Harvard College, Harvard Law School, and Harvard Business School, is a member of the Board of Directors of Bristol Myers Squibb and Fanatics, the leading retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise.

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He has been a resident of Vero Beach, Florida, Wayzata, Minnesota, and Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. [4]

Recognition

In 2013, AdvisoryCloud ranked Storch as the #1 CEO on their Top Chief Executive List. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Stores expected to offer 'real bargains' to compete in shorter holiday season". PBS NewsHour . 2 December 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
  2. ↑ John Kell (4 March 2011). "Toys 'R' Us 4Q Net Down 15% On Higher Income Tax Expense". Wall Street Journal . Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  3. ↑ "Former Target, Toys R Us exec launches advisory group". Retail Customer Experience. 14 November 2013. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
  4. ↑ Verdon, Joan. "Storch, ex-Toys 'R' Us CEO, becomes chairman of grocer SuperValu" Archived 2015-04-17 at the Wayback Machine , The Record (Bergen County) , January 14, 2014. Accessed May 11, 2016. "Storch, a Franklin Lakes resident, is a new appointee to the 11-person SuperValu board."
  5. ↑ May, 2013 ExecRank Top CEOs https://www.advisorycloud.com/rankings/2013-top-private-company-ceos
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