Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) appointed Ashley Randolph as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 5, 2026, according to a company announcement.

Randolph, a 20-year Genesco veteran, currently serves as Vice President and Corporate Controller, a position she has held since 2024. In her new role, she will oversee the company's accounting operations, financial controls and compliance, including financial statements, accounting policy and SEC reporting.

"Ashley is a greatly respected leader whose deep institutional knowledge and strong financial expertise have contributed meaningfully to Genesco's success," said Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco's Board Chair, President, Chief Executive Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer.

During her tenure at the Nashville-based footwear retailer, Randolph has led the adoption of new accounting standards, modernized SEC reporting processes and enhanced internal controls. She served as Senior Director, Finance and Accounting from 2018 to 2024 and Director, Finance and Accounting from 2016 to 2018. She held various roles in technical accounting and financial compliance from 2004 to 2014.

Prior to joining Genesco, Randolph worked as a senior auditor at Deloitte & Touche. She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Lipscomb University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Genesco operates more than 1,230 retail stores and branded e-commerce websites through brands including Journeys, Little Burgundy, Schuh and Johnston & Murphy. The company also operates Genesco Brands Group, which sells branded lifestyle footwear to retailers under licensed brands including Wrangler, Dockers and Starter.