Business Positions
J. C. Penney Company, Inc.
Retailer department stores
Robert B. Cavanaugh is executive vice president and chief financial officer, a position he has held since 2001. In his role, Bob is responsible for developing and executing the company’s financial plans, and providing leadership to the corporate strategic planning, treasurer’s, controller’s, tax services, investor relations, business finance and internal auditing functions. Bob joined JCPenney in 1978, and served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Eckerd Drug Stores in 1999 and 2000. Prior to that, he held positions of increasing responsibility in corporate finance, and was elected vice president and treasurer in 1995.