Kim Bova
About Kim Bova
Kim Bova serves as the Chief Executive Merchant at Floor & Decor, a position she has held since 2022. She has over 25 years of retail management experience, including roles at Pier 1 and Cumberland Farms.
Work at Floor & Decor
Kim Bova currently holds the position of Chief Executive Merchant at Floor & Decor, a role she has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing the merchandising strategy and product selection for the company. Prior to this role, she served as Operations Manager at Floor & Decor for one year, from 2021 to 2022, where she managed operational processes and improved efficiency in the Danbury, Connecticut location.
Previous Experience at Pier 1
Before joining Floor & Decor, Kim Bova worked at Pier 1 as a Retail Store Manager for 15 years, from 2005 to 2020. During her tenure in Southbury, Connecticut, she was responsible for managing store operations, leading a team, and driving sales performance. Her extensive experience in retail management contributed to her skill set in merchandising and operations.
Experience at Cumberland Farms
Kim Bova began her career in retail management at Cumberland Farms, where she served as Store Manager from 1995 to 2005 for a decade. This role provided her with foundational experience in managing store operations, customer service, and team leadership, which she later applied in her subsequent positions in the retail sector.
Career Timeline
Kim Bova's career spans several years in retail management. She started at Cumberland Farms from 1995 to 2005, followed by a long tenure at Pier 1 from 2005 to 2020. After a brief period, she joined Floor & Decor as Operations Manager in 2021, and she has been the Chief Executive Merchant since 2022. Her career reflects a steady progression in roles with increasing responsibility in the retail industry.