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James Symancyk
Chief Executive Officer at
SIGNET JEWELERS LIMITED
Net worth: 14 M $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
James Kevin Symancyk is currently Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at PetSmart Charities, Inc. since 2018.
Since 2024, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Signet Jewelers Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer at Signet Jewelers.
Independent Director at Bath & Body Works, Inc. since 2021.
Director at Retail Industry Leaders Association.
Formerly President & Chief Executive Officer and Chief Executive Officer at Academy Ltd. and Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. from 2015 to 2018.
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at PetSmart LLC from 2018 to 2024.
Independent Director at GameStop Corp.
from 2020 to 2021.
Director at Chewy, Inc. from 2019 to 2021.
President at Meijer, Inc. from 2012 to 2015.
Manager-Divisional Merchandise at Sam's Club, Inc. Education includes undergraduate degree from The University of Arkansas.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | 149,159 ( 0.38% ) | 13 M $ | 2026-06-29 | |
| 2026-06-10 | 48,349 ( 0.02% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-06-29 |
James Symancyk active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BATH & BODY WORKS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-19 |
| SIGNET JEWELERS LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-11-03 |
PetSmart Charities, Inc.
 PetSmart Charities, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Creates and supports welfare programs for pets | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
 Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a membership organization for retailers | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James Symancyk
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PETSMART, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-09-29 |
| CHEWY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-07-27 |
| GAMESTOP CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-08 |
Academy Ltd.
 Academy Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails sporting goods through online | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-05-15 |
| ACADEMY SPORTS AND OUTDOORS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-12-31 |
Training of James Symancyk
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Connections
58
1st degree connections
12
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Bath & Body Works, Inc.
 Bath & Body Works, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails personal care & home fragrance products | Retail Trade |
PetSmart LLC
 PetSmart LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates online and offline pet product stores | Retail Trade |
GameStop Corp.
 GameStop Corp. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Retails video game products and PC entertainment software | Retail Trade |
Meijer, Inc.
 Meijer, Inc. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates online departmental stores | Retail Trade |
The University of Arkansas
 The University of Arkansas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Academy Ltd.
Academy Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails sporting goods through online | Retail Trade |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a membership organization for retailers | Commercial Services |
PetSmart Charities, Inc.
PetSmart Charities, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Creates and supports welfare programs for pets | Process Industries |
Signet Jewelers Ltd.
 Signet Jewelers Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails diamond jewelry products | Retail Trade |
Chewy, Inc.
 Chewy, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Operates online platform to sell pet food and other pet-related products | Retail Trade |
Sam's Club, Inc.
 Sam's Club, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as membership organisation | Commercial Services |
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.
 Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails sporting and outdoor goods | Retail Trade |
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