| W. Bruce Johnson | |
| Known For: | CEO of Sears Holdings Corporation |
| Alma Mater: | Duke University |
| Occupation: | Former CEO of Sears |
W. Bruce Johnson was the former interim President and CEO of the Sears Holdings Corporation, the parent of Sears and Kmart, from January 2008 to February 2011. Johnson served on the board of directors for the Sears Holdings Corporation from May 2010 until May 2011.[1] [2] From July 2012 until August 2015, he served as President and CEO of the Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc.[3] Johnson served on the board of directors for the Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. from July 2012 through May 2015.
Johnson received his BA, MBA, and JD from the Duke University.
Johnson worked at the Booz Allen & Hamilton and Arthur Andersen. He then spent 16 years at the Colgate-Palmolive. Johnson then joined the Carrefour, where he was Director, Organization and Systems. In 2003, he joined the Kmart as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Operations. Following the merger with Sears, he took on the same responsibilities for the entire company. He was eventually appointed interim President and CEO in January 2008.[4] [5]