Full Name
Michael Schwindle
Job Title
EVP CFO
Company Name
Claire’s
Bio
Mr. Schwindle has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company since March 2020. Prior to this, he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Fleet Farm from 2018 to 2020, where he led the Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology departments.
From 2015 to 2017, Mr. Schwindle served as Chief Financial Officer at Payless ShoeSource, from 2011 to 2015, as Chief Financial Officer at Harry & David and from 2008 to 2011, as Chief Financial Officer at Musicians Friend. Mr. Schwindle also previously held leadership positions at Home Depot and began his
career at Deloitte & Touche. Mr. Schwindle holds a BA in Accounting and an MBA from Wright State University.
From 2015 to 2017, Mr. Schwindle served as Chief Financial Officer at Payless ShoeSource, from 2011 to 2015, as Chief Financial Officer at Harry & David and from 2008 to 2011, as Chief Financial Officer at Musicians Friend. Mr. Schwindle also previously held leadership positions at Home Depot and began his
career at Deloitte & Touche. Mr. Schwindle holds a BA in Accounting and an MBA from Wright State University.
Company Description
Claire’s Stores, Inc. is a global brand powerhouse for self-expression, creating exclusive, curated and fun fashionable jewelry and accessories, and offering world-leading piercing services. The company operates through its stores under two brand names: Claire’s® and Icing®.
Claire’s and Icing are global brands operating over 2,500 owned and 8,000 concession stores covering North America and Europe, and 350 franchise stores operating in the Middle East, South America and South Africa.
Claire’s Stores, Inc. is primarily owned by Elliott Management and Monarch Alternative Capital.
Claire’s and Icing are global brands operating over 2,500 owned and 8,000 concession stores covering North America and Europe, and 350 franchise stores operating in the Middle East, South America and South Africa.
Claire’s Stores, Inc. is primarily owned by Elliott Management and Monarch Alternative Capital.
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