James Symancyk
Chief Executive Officer at PETSMART, INC.
Net worth: 419 868 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James Kevin Symancyk is currently the President & Chief Executive Officer at PetSmart LLC and the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at PetSmart Charities, Inc. He is also an Independent Director at Bath & Body Works, Inc. and a Director at the Retail Industry Leaders Association.
Previously, he served as the President & Chief Executive Officer at Academy Ltd.
and Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. from 2015 to 2018.
He was also an Independent Director at GameStop Corp.
from 2020 to 2021 and a Director at Chewy, Inc. from 2019 to 2021.
Prior to that, he held the position of President at Meijer, Inc. from 2012 to 2015.
He has an undergraduate degree from The University of Arkansas.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BATH & BODY WORKS, INC.
0.00% | 2023-06-07 | 8,394 ( 0.00% ) | 419 868 $ | 2024-03-30 |
James Symancyk active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PETSMART, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-05-31 |
| BATH & BODY WORKS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-19 |
PetSmart Charities, Inc.
 PetSmart Charities, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries PetSmart Charities, Inc. creates and supports welfare programs for pets. It provides funding to local animal welfare organizations and shelters, helping them to provide spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, assist pets in disaster situations and find new homes for dogs, cats and small animals every year through PetSmart Charities' adoption centers. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
 Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James Symancyk
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CHEWY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-07-27 |
| GAMESTOP CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-08 |
Academy Ltd.
 Academy Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Academy Ltd. owns and operates sporting goods stores. Its products include hunting, fishing and camping equipment, gear along with sports and leisure products, and footwear and apparels for various sports and outdoors activities. The company was founded in 1938 by Max Gochman and is headquartered in Katy, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-05-15 |
| ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-12-31 |
Meijer, Inc.
 Meijer, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Meijer, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and pharmacies. It offers various products in the areas of baby and toddler, clothing and accessories, crafts and art supplies, electronics and computers, furniture and home products, garden and outdoor, gift cards, groceries, health and beauty, home utility and care, jewelry and watches, kitchen and dining, pet supplies, sporting goods, toys, games and bikes, and video games, as well as fresh produce and meat, pharmaceutical products, and apparel. The company was founded by Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijerand in 1934 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | President | 2015-09-30 |
Training of James Symancyk
| The University of Arkansas | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| BATH & BODY WORKS, INC. | Retail Trade |
| GAMESTOP CORP. | Retail Trade |
| CHEWY, INC. | Retail Trade |
| ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
PetSmart LLC
 PetSmart LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade PetSmart, Inc. owns and operates retail pet product stores. Its services include pet grooming, petshotel, doggie day camp, dog training, veterinary care, and adoption services. It offers canned food, science food, litter, treats, supplements, dog toys, dog pads, aquariums, and flea and tick products. The company was founded by Jim Dougherty and Janice Dougherty in 1986 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Retail Trade |
Meijer, Inc.
Meijer, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Meijer, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets and pharmacies. It offers various products in the areas of baby and toddler, clothing and accessories, crafts and art supplies, electronics and computers, furniture and home products, garden and outdoor, gift cards, groceries, health and beauty, home utility and care, jewelry and watches, kitchen and dining, pet supplies, sporting goods, toys, games and bikes, and video games, as well as fresh produce and meat, pharmaceutical products, and apparel. The company was founded by Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijerand in 1934 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. | Retail Trade |
Academy Ltd.
Academy Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Academy Ltd. owns and operates sporting goods stores. Its products include hunting, fishing and camping equipment, gear along with sports and leisure products, and footwear and apparels for various sports and outdoors activities. The company was founded in 1938 by Max Gochman and is headquartered in Katy, TX. | Retail Trade |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. | Commercial Services |
PetSmart Charities, Inc.
PetSmart Charities, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries PetSmart Charities, Inc. creates and supports welfare programs for pets. It provides funding to local animal welfare organizations and shelters, helping them to provide spay and neuter services for dogs and cats, assist pets in disaster situations and find new homes for dogs, cats and small animals every year through PetSmart Charities' adoption centers. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Process Industries |
Sam's Club, Inc.
 Sam's Club, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sam's Club, Inc. is a membership organization that operates to provide its members with various benefits. The American company was founded in 1962. | Commercial Services |
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