Roger Rawlins to succeed Michael MacDonald as DSW CEO

Roger L. Rawlins, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, will succeed Michael R. MacDonald as Chief Executive Officer at DSW, effective January 1, 2016. MacDonald, who is retiring from DSW and from the Board of Directors, will remain with the company through the end of the year to help ensure a smooth transition. Rawlins will be appointed to the DSW Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2016.

Rawlins has extensive retail leadership experience including nearly a decade of experience with DSW. Prior to his current role, Rawlins served as Executive Vice President, Omni Channel, Senior Vice President and General Manager of DSW.com and Vice President, Finance and Controller. Prior to joining DSW in 2006, he served in leadership positions at HER Real Living and L Brands.