DSW Inc. announced the promotion of several key executives.  These changes will be effective on February 2, 2015. Carrie McDermott, currently Executive Vice President, Sales and Operations, will be appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.  Ms. McDermott has been at DSW for more than eight years. Ms. McDermott, in addition to her current responsibilities for Stores, DSW.com site operations, and the Shoephoria call center, will assume the responsibility for Marketing.  Bill Jordan, currently Executive Vice President and General Counsel, will be appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.  In his nine years with DSW, Mr. Jordan has taken on increasing responsibilities and has demonstrated strong management skills over a diverse group of functions, including Legal, Real Estate, and Human Resources. Roger Rawlins, Executive Vice President, Omni-Channel will be appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer.  In his nine years at DSW, Mr. Rawlins has served as Controller, General Manager of DSW.com, and  most recently has led its omni-channel initiative.  Harris Mustafa, Executive Vice President, Supply Chain, will be appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer.  Mr. Mustafa has been at DSW for more than eight years.  The scope of the Supply Chain function continues to evolve as a part of its omni-channel initiative.  The Company has recently begun implementation of its assortment planning system, consolidated the stores and .com planning and buying functions, and is continuing to invest in its distribution and fulfillment capabilities.