Nordstrom names Guy Persaud to board of directors

U.S. luxury department store Nordstrom announced on Thursday the appointment of Guy Persaud to its board of directors, effective immediately. 

The appointment expands the Nordstrom board to 12 directors. 

“We’re thrilled to welcome Guy to our board of directors,” said Brad Tilden, chairman of the Nordstrom board. 

“Guy has a long track record of identifying strategic growth opportunities for businesses, uncovering unmet customer needs and creating long-term shareholder value at P&G. His experience leading global organizations and tackling complex business scenarios will complement the existing strengths of our Board to help drive our business forward as we continue to execute on our strategy.” 

Persaud joins the Nordstrom  board with nearly three decades of experience across four continents leading multi-billion-dollar businesses and global organizations. 

He is currently president of the new business unit at Procter & Gamble, where he is responsible for identifying and operating high-growth businesses outside the company’s traditional business units. 

Prior to that, he had roles at Procter & Gamble spanning senior vice president, fabric and home care and head of brand, Latin America; senior vice president, fabric and home care, greater China; global franchise leader; and other roles in the U.S. and Europe.

Earlier this month, Nordstrom announced several executive leadership appointments in the company’s merchandising and store organisations, including Jamie Nordstrom who was promoted to chief merchandising officer and Fanya Chandler, appointed to president, Nordstrom stores.