HUDSON — JOANN Stores, a national fabric and craft specialty retailer, announced today that Wade Miquelon has been named president, CEO, and a member of the Board of Directors of the company.
Miquelon was appointed Interim president and CEO in October 2018, in addition to continuing in his role as executive vice president and CFO, and led JOANN through a successful holiday season.
"In his nearly three years with JOANN, we have seen Wade drive incredible positive change and business results," said John Yoon, Principal, Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. "We determined that Wade was the best fit to lead JOANN, as he embraced the CEO role and earned the trust of the organization. Wade’s strategic vision, differentiated thinking, and open communication style are benefitting the culture and results at JOANN and make him an excellent leader for the company."
"I’m tremendously honored to accept this role and look forward to great things ahead for the business," said Miquelon. "I believe we have a strong strategy that will help solidify JOANN as the best creative destination in America, and will allow us to continue inspiring creativity for decades to come. It will be a privilege to lead this iconic company, and I deeply appreciate the support of the Board and our Team Members across the nation."
Miquelon joined JOANN as executive vice president and CFO in March 2016, and helped drive a strategic growth plan including revitalized branding, refreshed merchandising, expanded digital capabilities and customer-focused storefront innovation.
Prior to JOANN, Miquelon was executive vice president, CFO and President of International at The Walgreen Company, where he oversaw strategy, mergers and acquisitions, business development, market planning and risk management. He previously held executive roles at Tyson Foods, Inc. and The Procter & Gamble Company, and has served on multiple boards for international companies and non-profit organizations.