Rebecca Hoeft
About Rebecca Hoeft
Rebecca Hoeft is the Vice President of Risk, Strategy & Analytics at Kohl's Department Stores, overseeing credit and loyalty strategies, fraud management, and operational efficiency.
Company
Rebecca Hoeft is currently working at Kohl's Department Stores as Vice President of Risk, Strategy & Analytics. She has been with the company since 2006 in various roles, and her extensive career at Kohl's has allowed her to develop deep expertise in risk management, strategy, and analytics. Kohl's, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI, is known for its retail operations and is one of the premier department stores in the United States.
Title
Rebecca Hoeft is the Vice President of Risk, Strategy & Analytics at Kohl's Department Stores. In her role, she oversees the integration of credit and loyalty strategies to enhance customer engagement and profitability. She manages fraud strategy and operations for both the credit portfolio and omni-channel merchant fraud prevention. Additionally, she is responsible for the strategic development and management of merchant payment acceptance strategies.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Hoeft holds an Executive MBA from Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago, and an MBA from Loyola University Chicago, both achieved in 2005. She also earned a BSBA in Finance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Her academic background has equipped her with a strong foundation in business administration, finance, and executive leadership.
Professional Background
Rebecca Hoeft has a rich professional background spanning several roles. Prior to her current position at Kohl's, she served as Vice President Retail Payment Solutions: Risk Management Operations/ Customer Care & Fraud from 2012 to 2015, Director of Financial Control & Analysis from 2010 to 2012, and Manager of FP&A Sales & Capital from 2006 to 2010. Before joining Kohl's, she worked at GENCO as Director of Operations/ Facility Manager and at General Mills as Operations Manager/ Financial Operations Manager.
Achievements and Responsibilities
Rebecca Hoeft has been instrumental in developing and leading initiatives for a branded credit portfolio valued at approximately $5 billion. She leads credit compliance and third-party management efforts to ensure regulatory adherence and operational efficiency. Moreover, she directs workforce optimization and planning to enhance operational efficiency in credit and customer service. Her efforts have significantly contributed to the company's risk management and strategic development.