Andre Hawaux assumes COO's role at Dick’s Sporting Goods

Dick’s Sporting Goods has appointed Andre J. Hawaux as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. In addition to his existing responsibilities for finance, legal and information technology, Hawaux will also look after store operations, real estate and human resources.

“We are pleased to announce that Andre will assume additional responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer,” said Edward W. Stack, Dick’s Sporting Goods Chairman and CEO, adding, “Since joining Dick’s in 2013, Andre has been instrumental in executing our growth plans. We look forward to further leveraging his background in finance and operations, combined with his exceptional leadership and business acumen.”

Hawaux joined the company in 2013 as Executive Vice President, Finance, Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Dick’s, he was most recently President, Consumer Foods at ConAgra Foods, one of North America's leading packaged food companies. Previously, he served as ConAgra Foods' Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer from 2006 to 2009.