(RTTNews) – Footwear retailer Shoe Carnival Inc. (SCVL) has announced the appointment of Patrick Edwards as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer. Meanwhile, current CFO Erik Gast would leave the company with immediate effect to pursue other opportunities.
Edwards, currently Executive Officer of Shoe Carnival, has served as the company’s Chief Accounting Officer and Secretary since 2021 and has been Vice President and Controller since joining the company in 2019.
Before joining Shoe Carnival, Edwards held increasingly responsible roles in finance and accounting during his 18-year career at Vectren Corporation, a publicly traded utility holding company, including vice president and treasurer and vice president of corporate audit was.
Mark Worden, President and Chief Executive Officer of Shoe Carnival, commented: “Patrick has been a key contributor to our success since joining Shoe Carnival in 2019. I am very pleased that he has agreed to expand his role and I am confident he will continue to do so. to add incredible value as we move forward in executing our strategy to grow the company and enhance shareholder value.”
Worden further said, “I would also like to thank Erik for his contributions and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
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