PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 10, 2014--
Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII), the nation’s
largest rent-to-own operator, today announced the appointment of two new
senior executives.
The Company named Guy J. Constant as Executive Vice President – Finance,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective as of June 16, 2014. As
chief financial officer, Mr. Constant will be responsible for all
aspects of the financial operations of the Company, and will play a key
role in developing and executing the Company’s strategic plan. He will
report to Robert D. Davis, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
“We are very excited to have Guy join our team. Guy is a highly
accomplished executive with a broad understanding of retail finance and
operations. His depth of experience in multi-unit, geographically
dispersed retail operations and proven leadership skills make him the
ideal candidate to join our team as we continue to execute on the
exciting transformational initiatives currently under way at
Rent-A-Center,” said Mr. Davis.
Mr. Constant was previously employed by Brinker International, Inc. and
held several key financial positions over his 10-year tenure, most
recently serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and President of Global Business Development, from January 2013 until
March 2014; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, from
September 2010 to January 2013; Senior Vice President of Finance, from
May 2008 to September 2010; Vice President of Strategic Planning,
Analysis and Investor Relations, from September 2005 to May 2008; and
Senior Director of Compensation, from November 2004 to September 2005.
Prior to Brinker, Mr. Constant spent nine years at AMR Corporation, the
parent of American Airlines, in various finance positions of increasing
scope and responsibility. Mr. Constant earned his Bachelor of Arts in
Economics and Political Science from the University of Manitoba, and a
Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario.
"I am very pleased to be joining Rent-A-Center and the strong leadership
team Robert has assembled,” said Mr. Constant. “I look forward to
working with the team to build new competencies and capabilities that
will strengthen and sustain Rent-A-Center’s market-leading position,” he
concluded.
The Company also named Jody Diaz as Senior Vice President – Human
Resources and Chief People Officer effective as of June 16, 2014.
A seasoned human resources executive, Ms. Diaz has led the human
resources function for a variety of large employers. Most recently, she
served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Ace Cash Express,
a leading retailer of financial services. Prior to that she served as
Chief Human Resources Officer for United Surgical Partners
International, a then publicly traded company with over 10,000 employees.
Reporting to Rent-A-Center Executive Vice President and Chief
Administrative Officer Chris Korst, Ms. Diaz is charged with the
development and implementation of value-added human resources and
organizational development programs aligned with strategic operational
and profit objectives.
“Jody has distinguished herself as a highly accomplished HR leader with
a diverse set of skills honed over 18 years at a number of multi-unit
businesses,” said Mr. Korst. “She’s clearly a strong fit for us and
we’re pleased to have her on board.”
Ms. Diaz earned a Master of Business Administration in organizational
development from the University of Dallas and a Bachelor’s in Accounting
from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada.
“I’m delighted to join Rent-A-Center, with its outstanding business,
people and reputation,” said Ms. Diaz. “I look forward to aligning the
people agenda with the growing business initiatives and ensuring that we
retain, develop and attract a best-in-class workforce.”
Rent-A-Center, Inc., headquartered in Plano, Texas, is the largest
rent-to-own operator in North America, focused on improving the quality
of life for its customers by providing them the opportunity to obtain
ownership of high-quality, durable goods such as consumer electronics,
appliances, computers, furniture and accessories, under flexible rental
purchase agreements with no long-term obligation. The Company owns and
operates approximately 3,170 stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico
and Puerto Rico, and approximately 1,355 AcceptanceNOW kiosk locations
in the United States and Puerto Rico. Rent-A-Center Franchising
International, Inc. (previously ColorTyme, Inc.), a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company, is a franchisor of approximately 180
rent-to-own stores operating under the trade name of “Rent-A-Center,”
“ColorTyme,” or “RimTyme.” For additional information about the Company,
please visit www.rentacenter.com.
Source: Rent-A-Center, Inc.
Rent-A-Center, Inc.
David E. Carpenter, 972-801-1214
Vice
President of Investor Relations
david.carpenter@rentacenter.com