Toys "R" Us Hires Marine Corps Veteran As U.S. Operations Head

WAYNE, NJ — Toys R Us has hired a U.S. Marine Corps veteran to run its U.S.-based operations.

Mark Johnson served in the Marine Corps until he retired in 2007. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Texas and a Master's of Military Science.

Johnson is an athlete ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society.

Johnson had been interim executive vice president of store operations since May. Before joining Toys "R" Us in 2014, he was a regional stores director before being promoted to vice president of operations, strategy and execution in 2015.

"As we work to grow and build our brands across the globe, the customer experience is at the core of everything we do," said Mr. Brandon. "Over the last several years, Mark has been a key player in the evolution of our brick and mortar store operations and in this important leadership position, he will have even greater opportunity to help our store teams become trusted friends and advocates for kids and their families."

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