Ann Taylor announces exec changes

NEW YORK AnnTaylor Stores Corp. has announced that two senior executives, Brian E. Lynch and Michael J. Nicholson, have assumed expanded responsibilities. The company also announced the resignation of chief supply chain officer Anthony M. Romano.

Lynch, currently president of the company's factory division with oversight of corporate store operations, will assume responsibility for the company's e-commerce business and corporate real estate and construction with the new title of president of corporate operations. Nicholson, evp and cfo, will now also have responsibility for IT and global procurement.

"I am very pleased to acknowledge the outstanding leadership that Brian and Mike have demonstrated as the business evolves and we position the company for future growth," stated Kay Krill, Ann Taylor president and ceo. "At the same time, I'd like to thank Tony [Romano] for the contributions he has made over the years to help strengthen the company's supply chain. We wish him the very best in his future endeavors."