Joan Hilson is the Chief Financial, Strategy and Services Officer of Signet Jewelers (NYSE: SIG), the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, and is based in Dallas, Texas. Joan joined Signet as CFO, effective April 4, 2019. She also serves on the board of Advance Auto Parts.
With more than 35 years in retail corporate finance leadership positions, Joan has extensive experience in business planning, merchandise planning, real estate, inventory and cost discipline. Importantly, she has a strong track record of building high performing finance teams and developing leaders. Before coming to Signet, Joan was Chief Financial and Operating Officer of David’s Bridal from March of 2014 through February of 2019. Prior to that, she was the CFO of American Eagle Outfitters and held several roles with increasing responsibility within L Brands, including CFO of the Victoria’s Secret stores division. Joan started her career at Coopers & Lybrand, followed by Sterling Jewelers and during that period Sterling grew from 100 stores to approximately 1,000 stores. Joan was a founding member of the board of Bright Pink, a breast cancer awareness organization and served as Board Chair during 2018. Joan also served on the board of KidsVoice, a multidisciplinary child advocacy organization protecting children’s rights.
Joan is a northeastern Ohio native and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Akron.