Management changes at home furnishings retailer Ethan Allen
06 Oct '07
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The Board of Directors of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc announced the following management changes:
Nora Murphy has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Style and Advertising for the Company and its subsidiary, Ethan Allen Global, Inc. Ms. Murphy had previously served as the Company's Vice President, Style, since October 2001.
Corey Whitely has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President, Operations for the Company and its subsidiary, Ethan Allen Global Inc Mr. Whitely previously served as Vice President, Operations for the Company since 2003, and Executive Vice President, Operations of Ethan Allen Operations Inc, a subsidiary of the Company, since 2005. Mr. Whitely joined the Company in 1988 and has served in a series of positions of increasing responsibility since that time.
Edward Teplitz, Vice President, Retail Division of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc., resigned from the Company, effective immediately, to pursue other career opportunities.
Lynda Stout has been promoted to the position of Vice President, Retail Division. Ms. Stout previously had served as Regional Project Manager of the Company's Retail Division for the Southern District since May 2006. Ms. Stout joined the Company in 2002 and has served in a series of positions of increasing responsibility since that time.
Farooq Kathwari, Chairman and CEO, commented, "We are pleased with the development of a strong management team that will continue to differentiate Ethan Allen as a company focused on providing solutions and service. I would also like to wish Ed Teplitz success in his future endeavors."