DICK's Sporting Goods, Inc.announced today that Andre J. Hawaux will join the company in June, 2013 as Executive Vice President--Finance, Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hawaux will oversee Finance, Legal, Strategic Planning and Risk and Compliance.<br /><br />Mr. Hawaux joins DICK's with over 30 years of experience, most recently as President, Consumer Foods at ConAgra Foods, Inc., one of North America's leading packaged food companies. Previously, he served as ConAgra Foods' Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer from 2006 to 2009 and was responsible for the company's Finance and Information System and Services organizations.<br /><br />Prior to ConAgra Foods, Mr. Hawaux served as general manager of a large U.S. division of PepsiAmericas and previously served as Chief Financial Officer for Pepsi-Cola North America and Pepsi International's China business unit. Mr. Hawaux holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Pace University and an M.B.A. from Southern New Hampshire University.<br /><br />"We are pleased to welcome Andre to DICK's Sporting Goods and look forward to leveraging his expertise in the years ahead," said Edward W. Stack, Chairman and CEO." Andre's extensive background in finance, operations and global business, along with his exceptional leadership and strategic acumen, will further strengthen our senior management team and will be instrumental as we execute our growth plans."<br /><br />Mr. Hawaux succeeds Timothy Kullman, who is retiring as previously announced.