Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today that José Luis Pier
Castelló will join the company as president/general director of Lowe’s
Mexico, effective March 15, 2013. He replaces Francisco Fernandez, who
has left the company. Pier Castelló will report to William D. (Doug)
Robinson, head of international operations and development.
“José Luis has more than 19 years of experience in both store operations
and retail strategy with multi-national companies. His demonstrated
leadership and retail expertise make him an outstanding fit for the
Lowe’s Mexico operation as it continues to grow to best serve the needs
of Mexican consumers,” said Robinson.
Pier Castelló has served in leadership roles with retailers such as
7-Eleven Mexico, where he was chief operating officer, supermarket chain
Supermercados Internacionales H.E.B., and Wal-Mart Mexico. Pier Castelló
has a degree in business administration from the Instituto Tecnológico y
de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and diplomas in marketing, finance
and family education.
“During his time with Lowe’s, Francisco helped us develop operations
from the ground up in Monterrey. We thank him for his leadership and
service, and wish him the very best in the next phase of his career,”
Robinson added.
Lowe’s entered the home improvement business in Mexico when it opened
stores in Monterrey in 2010. Today, the company has five stores located
in Monterrey, Saltillo, Hermosillo and Culiacan.
With fiscal year 2012 sales of $50.5 billion, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is
a FORTUNE® 100 company that serves approximately 15 million
customers a week at more than 1,750 home improvement stores in the
United States, Canada and Mexico. Founded in 1946 and based in
Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s is the second-largest home improvement
retailer in the world. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
