J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announced a series of leadership actions taking place over the next few months that will assemble a cross-functional executive team that merges the talents and perspectives of new and existing industry leaders to focus on the needs of the value-based consumer and position the Company for growth. Beginning Jan. 21, Mike Robbins, executive vice president of private brands and supply chain, will be appointed to executive vice president, chief stores and supply chain officer. In his new customer-focused role, Robbins will be responsible for all stores, supply chain and sourcing operations. With a broad focus on the customer experience and ensuring timely and innovative product delivery, Robbins will continue to oversee product design and development until a new chief merchant has been identified. Additionally, Truett Horne, currently an associate principal at McKinsey & Company, will join the company as chief transformation officer, reporting to JCPenney CEO Jill Soltau. Horne will have primary responsibility for the development and implementation of the company's strategic and transformational initiatives. Andrew Drexler, senior vice president, chief accounting officer and controller, will leave the company effective March 31.