Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> September 25, 2001
CHARLES H. (CARY) TURNER was Appointed Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Pier 1 Imports, Inc., in August 1999. Currently, he
oversees all aspects of Finance, Strategic Planning, The Pier (England),
Cargo, Information Systems, Treasury, Controller, Tax and Investor
Relations. Mr. Turner was also appointed Senior Vice President, Stores,
in July 1994 and oversaw all aspects of operation for Pier 1's United
States and Canada retail store locations. In addition, he managed Visual
Merchandising, Real Estate, Communications, Customer Service, Sales
Training, Planning and Analysis, and Asset Protection. He joined Pier 1
Imports in 1992 as Vice President, Controller. Prior to joining Pier 1,
Mr. Turner served as Group Controller for JC Penney from 1988 to 1992.
As Group Controller, he worked with various J.C. Penney subsidiaries to
formulate a business plan and to provide the controllership function and
management information to operate the enterprise. Prior to J.C. Penney,
Mr. Turner worked at KPMG Peat Marwick as Senior Manager from 1979 to
1988. His responsibilities included auditing and consulting with many
retail and distribution companies, including J.C. Penney, Melville Corp.
and Tiffany. Mr. Turner received a Bachelor of Science degree in
Commerce from the University of Virginia in 1979. His civic and board
involvements include: Board of Directors for The Elder-Beerman Stores
Corp.; Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort
Worth.; University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce Advisory
Board; Jefferson Scholars National Advisory Board and the Fort Worth
Rotary Club. Profile
company today?
Mr. Turner: Pier 1 Imports is a specialty retailer of decorative home
furnishings and gifts generating
