Board of Directors Set for Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc.
May 23 2005 - 11:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Board of Directors Set for Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. REDMOND,
Wash., May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- A board of directors has been
announced for Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc., the corporation to be
established as the new parent company of the premium retailer Eddie
Bauer upon the company's emergence from Chapter 11 reorganization.
The announcement was made following the motion identifying the
board filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court on May 20, 2005. The
nine-member board includes experts in management, finance,
merchandising, marketing, human resources and communications with a
combined total of more than 200 years of professional experience
and more than 75 years in corporate governance. William End, former
chairman and chief executive officer of Cornerstone Brands, Inc.,
will serve as chairman of the board. "This is a world class board
with extensive global expertise in retail, as well as corporate
governance. The depth of knowledge, skill and talent amongst the
individuals in this group will be tremendous assets for Eddie Bauer
Holdings, Inc," said Fabian Mansson, president and chief executive
officer for Eddie Bauer. "Additionally, we believe the excitement
and commitment of these seasoned professionals is further testament
to the strength of the Eddie Bauer business and brand." The Eddie
Bauer Holdings, Inc. board of directors includes: -- John C.
Brouillard, 57, chief administrative and chief financial officer,
H.E. Butt Grocery Company, one of Texas' largest private companies
and a major food retailer in South and Central Texas. He is also a
director of H.E. Butt Grocery Company and Advance Auto Parts, Inc
(NYSE:AAP). -- William Thomas End (chairman), 57, former chairman
and chief executive officer, Cornerstone Brands, Inc., a privately
held company for catalog operators selling home and leisure goods
and casual apparel. He was also president and chief executive
officer of Land's End, Inc. and is a director of IDEXX Laboratories
(NASDAQ:IDXX). -- Howard Gross, 62, former chief executive officer,
Hub Distributing, Millers Outposts, Levi's Outlet Stores, divisions
of American Retail Group, Inc. He was also president and chief
executive officer of Limited Stores and Victoria's Secrets Stores
and is a director of Glimcher Realty Trust. -- Paul E. Kirincic,
54, executive vice president, human resources, communications and
corporate marketing, McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK), the largest
pharmaceuticals distributor in the United States. -- Fabian
Mansson, 40, president and chief executive officer, Eddie Bauer.
Former chief executive officer of H&M (Hennes & Mauritz
AB), one of Europe's largest and most successful fashion retail
chains with more than 1000 stores worldwide. -- Kenneth M. Reiss,
62, former managing partner of the New York Office, assurance and
advisory practice, of Ernst & Young, LLP, one of the world's
largest accounting firms. He was the coordinating partner in charge
of Staples and Toys "R" Us engagements. He is also a director of
Guitar Center, Inc (NASDAQ:GTRC) and Wet Seal, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTSLA).
-- Laurie M. Shahon, 53, president and founder, Wilton Capital
Group, a company she founded to make private direct investments in
venture capital companies and medium sized buyouts, which focuses
on retailing and consumer products, among other industries. She is
also a director of The Bombay Company, Inc. (NYSE:BBA) and Kitty
Hawk, Inc. (AMEX:KHK). -- Edward M. Straw, 66, vice admiral, US
Navy (retired) and former president, global operations, Estee
Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL), the manufacturer and marketer of skin
care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. -- Stephen E.
Watson, 60, former president and chief executive officer, Gander
Mountain LLC, (NASDAQ:GMTN) an outdoor retailer specializing in
hunting, fishing and camping gear. He also spent 24 years at the
Target Corporation, retiring in 1996 as president and director of
the board. He is a director of Retek, Inc., ShopKo Inc. (NYSE:SKO)
and Smart & Final, Inc. The confirmation date hearing with the
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the plan of reorganization proposed by
Spiegel, Inc., Eddie Bauer's current parent company, is scheduled
for May 25. Eddie Bauer offers intelligently designed, stylish
clothing and accessories for actively engaged men and women who get
inspired by nature, wherever they are. Established in 1920, Eddie
Bauer operates more than 400 stores across the U.S. and Canada, and
an Online store at eddiebauer.com. Eddie Bauer also distributes
more than 90 million catalogs annually and has joint venture
partnerships in Japan and Germany. Contact: Lisa Erickson of Eddie
Bauer Public Relations, +1-425-755-6159, or . DATASOURCE: Eddie
Bauer CONTACT: Lisa Erickson of Eddie Bauer Public Relations,
+1-425-755-6159, or Web site: http://www.eddiebauer.com/
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