TORONTO – Attention shoppers, Anne Martin-Vachon has been named the new president of The Shopping Channel (TSC) effective August 16, Rogers Media said Wednesday.
Martin-Vachon (pictured) succeeds Steven Goldsmith who left the company earlier this month after four years in the role. Born and raised in Quebec, Martin-Vachon was most recently chief merchandising officer with Home Shopping Network (HSN) in the U.S., and has also held senior roles at Nordstrom, Bath & Body Works, and Lise Watier Cosmetiques.
As president of TSC, she will be responsible for driving the retailer’s multiplatform strategy, initiating new areas of revenue, and overseeing all operations of the business.
“Anne’s natural leadership ability, proven track record, and incomparable knowledge of the retail industry made her the ideal candidate for this role,” said Rogers Media president Rick Brace, in the news release. “She is a well-regarded professional with vast executive experience and operational expertise that will undoubtedly serve her well at TSC.”
“After working in the U.S., I’m thrilled to return home to a Canadian company and a brand that I’m passionate about,” added Martin-Vachon. “TSC has done a tremendous job expanding its consumer touch-points and giving shoppers more access to their favourite brands. I look forward to taking that innovation to the next level.”
