• Women's Wear Daily, Friday, January 20, 2012 11:17 AM

J.C. Penney Co. Inc. appointed Kristen Blum EVP and CTO. Blum, who will report to chief operating officer Michael Kramer, will be responsible for the retailer’s jcp.com business and information technology systems.

“The transformation underway at J.C. Penney relies heavily on having the best performing, most effective technology to support our critical business functions and enhance our shopping experience,” Kramer said.

Blum has been Apple Inc.’s director of supply chain solutions and international retail, as well as Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s SVP and chief information officer. Most recently, she held that role at PepsiCo.

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