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Furniture Brands appoints new President & CEO

24 Aug '05

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W.G. (Mickey) Holliman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of home furnishing maker Furniture Brands International Inc announced the appointment of Nancy W. Webster as President and Chief Executive Officer of Thomasville Furniture Industries, a subsidiary of Furniture Brands International.

Webster has served since 2003 as Vice President of Hardlines Product Design and Development for Target Corporation, which currently operates over 1,300 Target Stores in 47 states. At Target, she was responsible for brand development, sourcing strategies, and in-house product design and innovation in all home-related product categories. Prior to joining Target, Webster was Senior Vice President Creative Development for Spring Industries, and before that she held various creative management positions with Fieldcrest Cannon Inc.

Holliman stated: "They are excited that Nancy Webster has agreed to join us as President of Thomasville. Nancy has a breadth of experience in the consumer products industry, with a strong background in brand development and product innovation, and a keen focus on today's consumer. She will bring a wealth of new ideas to Thomasville as the company continues its focus on satisfying the consumer's highest expectations in the home furnishings experience."

Webster commented: "I am pleased to be joining Thomasville and I look forward to the great challenge of strengthening the TFI brand. Thomasville possesses a corporate legacy with tremendous potential and strong brand recognition that is well respected among consumers and retailers. I am also delighted and honored to become a member of the talented Furniture Brands management team."

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