Lowe's Companies Inc. announced that Michael A. Jones will join the company as its chief merchandising officer. Jones will report to Chief Customer Officer Gregory M. Bridgeford. Stephen J. Szilagyi has been promoted to supply chain executive and will report to Chief Operating Officer Rick D. Damron.

As chief merchandising officer, Jones will be responsible for the merchandising offering for Lowe's stores and Lowes.com as well as all global sourcing activities. He will work closely with the leaders of customer experience design, marketing, operations and logistics to develop and deliver differentiating, seamless customer experiences. Jones brings to Lowe's more than a decade of executive leadership in sales, service, product management and international business.

He served most recently as executive vice president and president of Husqvarna North and Latin America.