About
James F. McCann is the founder of the Company and serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company from inception until June 2016, and again from July 2023 until May 2025.
Mr. McCann has been in the floral industry since 1976 when he began a retail chain of flower shops in the New York metropolitan area. He is the brother of Christopher G. McCann, who is a Director and employee of the Company.
As the Company's Executive Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer, he brings deep understanding of the Company's strategic business goals and extensive industry experience.
Roles
1 800 Flowers Com Inc.
Founder & Executive Chairman of the Board · Current role
1976–present
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer · Served from inception until June 2016, and again from July 2023 until May 2025.
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Clarim Acquisition Corp.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
2021-2022
External Roles
Brightstar Lottery PLC
Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors
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Amyris, Inc.
Member of the Board of Directors
2019-2024
Willis Towers Watson (and its predecessors)
Director
2004-2019
Smile Farms Inc.
Founder and Chairman
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Worth Media Group
Chairman
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International Game Technology PLC
Vice-Chairman, Lead Independent Director
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Fixed Compensation
FY 2025
All other compensation
$1,055,133
Total compensation
$2,785,287
Performance Compensation
Data from FY 2025
Stock awards
Also at 1 800 Flowers Com Inc.