Dive Brief:

• RadioShack has tapped restructuring expert Harry Wilson, founder of restructuring consultancy the Maeva Group, as chief revitalization officer, the company said Wednesday.

• Wilson served at the United States Department of Treasury and on President Barack Obama’s Auto Industry Task Force, where he had roles in the turnarounds of General Motors and Chrysler.

• Wilson will report to Fort Worth, TX-based RadioShack’s board and CEO Joe Magnacca.

Dive Insight:

RadioShack has been struggling mightily, partially because of complications created by some of its lenders who thwarted some cost-cutting efforts earlier this year. The retailer has managed to secure financing and retool agreements that will allow it more freedom, but there have been questions whether it can survive the holidays. We’ll see how it goes: Harry Wilson has extensive expertise in turnarounds, but not so much in retail.