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Macy’s Names Xingchu Liu Senior Vice President, Enterprise Data & Analytics

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Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) has appointed Xingchu Liu as senior vice president of enterprise data & analytics, effective February 15, 2021. In this role, Liu will lead the enterprise data & analytics team, focusing on analytics governance, data management, and activation. This initiative aims to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across the organization. Liu brings valuable experience from The Home Depot and holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Texas A&M University. The new position aligns with Macy’s strategy to leverage data for building customer relationships and driving business growth.

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Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) today announced that Xingchu Liu has joined the company as senior vice president, enterprise data & analytics, effective February 15, 2021. In this role, Liu is responsible for building and leading the company’s enterprise data & analytics team, which will focus on analytics governance, data management and activation. The team will set the standard across the enterprise and partner closely with business units to support analytics execution and drive efficiency and improved decision making throughout the business. He will report to Matt Baer, chief digital officer of Macy’s, Inc.

Xingchu Liu (Photo: Business Wire)

Xingchu Liu (Photo: Business Wire)

“Enterprise data & analytics is a critical part of Macy’s vision to build profitable lifetime customer relationships by embedding data and analytics at the heart of everything we do,” said Matt Baer, Macy’s Inc. chief digital officer. “I am pleased to welcome Xingchu to our team. His deep expertise in data analytics, paired with his strong understanding of retail KPIs and consumers will be key as we modernize our technology platforms to support and enable business growth and a friction-free customer and colleague experience. We know that modern retail is built on a balance of art and science, and I am confident Xingchu will hold that balance and help Macy’s stand up a best-in-class data and analytics center of excellence and enable us to move faster, drive innovation and stay competitive.”

Prior to joining Macy’s, Inc., Liu was the president of BlackLocus, an innovative subsidiary within The Home Depot, where he led corporate-level strategies for data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). Prior to The Home Depot, Xingchu was responsible for data-driven planning, development, and strategies at TrueCar, Inc. and Zilliant, Inc.

Liu holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Texas A&M University.

About Macy’s, Inc.

Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) is one of the nation’s premier omni-channel fashion retailers. The company comprises three retail brands, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury. Macy’s, Inc. is headquartered in New York, New York. For more information, please visit www.macysinc.com.

FAQ

Who is the new senior vice president of enterprise data & analytics at Macy’s?

Xingchu Liu has been appointed as the senior vice president of enterprise data & analytics at Macy’s, effective February 15, 2021.

What are Xingchu Liu's responsibilities at Macy’s?

Liu is responsible for building and leading the enterprise data & analytics team, focusing on analytics governance, data management, and activation.

What is the significance of data analytics for Macy’s strategy?

Data analytics is crucial for Macy’s vision to build profitable relationships with customers by embedding data at the heart of its operations.

What previous experience does Xingchu Liu have before joining Macy’s?

Prior to Macy’s, Liu was the president of BlackLocus at The Home Depot and held roles at TrueCar and Zilliant.

What educational qualifications does Xingchu Liu have?

Xingchu Liu holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Texas A&M University.

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