He will succeed Mike Nemoir, who is retiring after 45 years with the department store and its predecessor companies.
The 12,000-square-foot unit located in the heart of the Flatiron retail corridor is expected to open in June.
Melissa Lowenkron will oversee men’s, decorative home and Little BG.
The collection will be shown in June during Milan Men’s Fashion Week.
Designers and accessories companies are channeling the backpack streetwear trend by presenting updated rich leather versions in traditional and utility shapes.