Signet Jewelers CEO Gina Drosos to Retire, J.K. Symancyk Named Successor

Drosos, who transformed Signet's culture and digital presence, will step down on November 4, with Symancyk taking over leadership.

Virginia 'Gina' C. Drosos will retire as CEO of Signet Jewelers on November 4, 2024, after seven years of transformative leadership.
J.K. Symancyk, former CEO of PetSmart, has been appointed as her successor and will join Signet's board of directors.
Under Drosos' tenure, Signet expanded its e-commerce sales to 23% of total sales and significantly improved its company culture.
Drosos addressed past issues of sexual harassment and discrimination, increasing the representation of women in leadership roles.
Signet's stock dropped 8% following the announcement, although the company has seen a 40% rise in stock price this year.