Hot Topic, a specialty mall- and web-based retailer, has appointed John Kyees to its board of directors. He also will serve as a member of the audit committee.

Kyees has over 23 years of experience in financial and operational leadership, most recently serving as chief financial officer at Urban Outfitters for seven years. He is currently a director and member of the audit committees of Casual Male Retail Group, Teavana Holdings and Vera Bradley.

The addition of Kyees brings the Hot Topic's board size to nine members.