Extra Butter and its parent company TGS Holdings has named Manne Gonzalez as its new chief operating officer.
According to the retailer, Gonzalez will play a pivotal role in “driving the continued growth and innovation of both entities.” TGS Holdings also owns Nashville-based retailer Rooted as well as other shops including Renarts, Crusoe & Sons and Reed Space.
In this new role, TGS noted that Gonzalez will oversee all aspects of operations, strategy, and business development for Extra Butter, and will also be contributing to the growth of Renarts and Rooted. She will be responsible for “enhancing brand presence, optimizing retail experiences, and expanding market reach across TGS Holdings’ diverse portfolio,” the company added.
Related Stories
“Manne’s proven track record of leadership, deep understanding of the lifestyle retail sector, and passion for community align perfectly with our values and aspirations. We are confident that her extensive expertise will be instrumental in propelling Extra Butter, Renarts, and Rooted to new heights,” said Ankur Amin, co-founder and chief executive officer of TGS Holdings, said in a statement.
You May Also Like
Having worked in the footwear industry since 1981, Gonzalez has had a distinguished career including pivotal roles at Dr. Jays, Adidas, Packer Shoes, and most recently, Stashed.
Nick Amin, co-founder and CFO of TGS Holdings, added that the team has “known and admired Gonzalez for a long time. “Her passion for our industry and vision for the future deeply resonates with the foundation we’ve built at Extra Butter,” he noted. “Her strategic thinking and operational excellence, honed over decades in this industry, will be key as we continue to evolve and deliver unique experiences to our community across all our ventures.”
For Gonzalez, she noted that she has long admired the company for its “commitment to innovation, culture, and community.”
“Extra Butter, Renarts, and Rooted have each established themselves as iconic destinations within their respective markets, and I look forward to working with the talented teams to build upon their strong foundations, explore new opportunities, and continue delivering exceptional experiences to our customers worldwide,” Gonzalez said.
This new appointment comes after Extra Butter expanded its presence internationally for the first time two years ago. In 2023, boutique retailer chose India for its international debut, specifically the Lower Parel retail hub of Mumbai.