Profile
Alexander W.
Smith served as Managing Director at TK Maxx Ltd.
from 1995 to 2001.
He then worked as Group President & Senior Executive Vice President at The TJX Cos., Inc. from 2001 to 2007.
From 2007 to 2011, he was a Director at Papa John's International, Inc. He then served as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Pier 1 Imports, Inc. from 2011 to 2016.
During this time, he also served as a Director at Tumi, Inc. from 2013 to 2016.
From 2017 to 2019, he was the Non-Executive Chairman at Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. He also served as Managing Director at Lane Crawford International Ltd.
from 1994 to 1995.
He was an Independent Director at Tumi Holdings, Inc. from 2013 to 2016 and a Director at Bluestem Group, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of East Anglia.
Former positions of Alexander W. Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| VITAMIN SHOPPE, INC. | Chairman | 16/12/2019 |
| PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2016 |
| TUMI HOLDINGS INC | Director/Board Member | 01/08/2016 |
Tumi, Inc.
 Tumi, Inc. Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Tumi, Inc. manufactures, markets & sells travel, business and lifestyle accessories. The company was founded by Charlie J. Clifford in 1975 and is headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2016 |
| PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Director/Board Member | 28/04/2011 |
Training of Alexander W. Smith
| University of East Anglia | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| THE TJX COMPANIES | Retail Trade |
| PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Consumer Services |
| BLUM GROU | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.
 Pier 1 Imports, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Pier 1 Imports, Inc. engages in the provision of retail stores and an e-commerce website conducting business. It offers furniture; rugs and curtains; dining and entertainment; pillows and cushions; decor; and lighting and candles. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Retail Trade |
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
 Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. engages in the marketing of nutritional products. It offers vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty aids. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Secaucus, NJ. | Retail Trade |
Tumi, Inc.
Tumi, Inc. Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Tumi, Inc. manufactures, markets & sells travel, business and lifestyle accessories. The company was founded by Charlie J. Clifford in 1975 and is headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ. | Consumer Durables |
TK Maxx Ltd.
 TK Maxx Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services TK Maxx Ltd. sells apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women and children. It also offers toys, sporting goods, furniture, and assorted house ware. The company has offices in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Watford, the United Kingdom. | Distribution Services |
Lane Crawford International Ltd.
 Lane Crawford International Ltd. Department StoresRetail Trade Lane Crawford International Ltd. operates retail stores in Hong Kong. Its stores offer women's and men's wear, lingerie, home and lifestyle products, shoes and accessories, fine jewelry, and cosmetics. The company operates stores in China as well as boutiques in Guangzhou, Beijing, and Shanghai, China. Lane Crawford International was founded in August, 1850 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, Hong Kong | Retail Trade |
Tumi Holdings, Inc.
 Tumi Holdings, Inc. Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Tumi Holdings, Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of travel and business products and accessories. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ. | Consumer Durables |
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