Joan Hilson

Joan Hilson serves as Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Signet Jewelers, the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry with banners including Kay Jewelers, Zales, and Jared. In this dual role, she holds responsibility for both the financial stewardship and operational performance of the company, a structure that reflects the breadth of her executive mandate. Hilson joined Signet as Chief Financial Officer and has expanded her remit to encompass operations, reflecting her track record in driving enterprise-wide transformation. Her tenure has coincided with Signet's Inspiring Brilliance strategy, which has emphasized connected commerce, data-driven personalization, and customer experience — areas where financial and operational leadership intersect with the company's marketing and consumer engagement investments.

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