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Whitehall Jewellers appoint Beryl Raff as CEO
13 Aug '05
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Nation's specialty jewelry headquarter Whitehall Jewellers Inc announced Beryl Raff has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ms. Raff will also join the Company's Board of Directors.
This morning Steven Pully, the Chairman of the Board of Directors commented, "Beryl Raff is one of the most accomplished merchants and senior executives in the jewelry industry. She has a long track record of demonstrated success and we are delighted that she is joining Whitehall Jewellers. The Board of Directors and the entire Whitehall family of employees welcome her to our Company."
Ms. Raff stated, "Joining Whitehall is an opportunity which I embrace with great energy and enthusiasm. Whitehall is a wonderful company with a great heritage and a very promising future. I am looking forward to working with Whitehall's management, employees and vendors to drive Whitehall's business forward to greater successes in the future."
Ms. Raff has served as Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Fine Jewelry for JC Penney Company since 2001. Previously, Ms. Raff was with Zale Corp. for six years, including as its Chief Executive Officer from September 1999 to February 2001 and as Chairman from September 2000 until February 2001. Prior to joining Zale in 1994, Ms. Raff worked for Macy's Department Stores, where she held executive jobs with responsibility for Macy's jewelry business.
Lucinda Baier, who has served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) since the death of Hugh Patinkin earlier this year, will continue as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Mr. Pully commented, "The Board appreciates the fact that Ms. Baier stepped in as CEO at such a difficult time and we are pleased she continues as President and Chief Operating Officer."
Chicago based fine jewelry retailer Whitehall Jewellers Inc is operating 388 stores in 38 states. The Company operates stores in regional and super regional shopping malls under the names Whitehall Co. Jewellers, Lundstrom Jewelers and Marks Bros. Jewelers.
This morning Steven Pully, the Chairman of the Board of Directors commented, "Beryl Raff is one of the most accomplished merchants and senior executives in the jewelry industry. She has a long track record of demonstrated success and we are delighted that she is joining Whitehall Jewellers. The Board of Directors and the entire Whitehall family of employees welcome her to our Company."
Ms. Raff stated, "Joining Whitehall is an opportunity which I embrace with great energy and enthusiasm. Whitehall is a wonderful company with a great heritage and a very promising future. I am looking forward to working with Whitehall's management, employees and vendors to drive Whitehall's business forward to greater successes in the future."
Ms. Raff has served as Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Fine Jewelry for JC Penney Company since 2001. Previously, Ms. Raff was with Zale Corp. for six years, including as its Chief Executive Officer from September 1999 to February 2001 and as Chairman from September 2000 until February 2001. Prior to joining Zale in 1994, Ms. Raff worked for Macy's Department Stores, where she held executive jobs with responsibility for Macy's jewelry business.
Lucinda Baier, who has served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) since the death of Hugh Patinkin earlier this year, will continue as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Mr. Pully commented, "The Board appreciates the fact that Ms. Baier stepped in as CEO at such a difficult time and we are pleased she continues as President and Chief Operating Officer."
Chicago based fine jewelry retailer Whitehall Jewellers Inc is operating 388 stores in 38 states. The Company operates stores in regional and super regional shopping malls under the names Whitehall Co. Jewellers, Lundstrom Jewelers and Marks Bros. Jewelers.
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