Destination Maternity taps seasoned CFO to lead financial charge

In its search to find the right financial overseer, Destination Maternity Corp. didn’t have to look any farther than the auto parts industry.



On Monday, the maternity apparel retailer named David Stern, former CFO of Pep Boys – Manny, Moe and Jack, as executive VP and CFO, charged with leading the finance and accounting, real estate, loss prevention and procurement areas of the company.



Stern will report to CEO Anthony Romano.



From 2012 until 2016, Stern served in the same capacity at Pep Boys; before that, he served as CFO of A.C. Moore Arts and Crafts and as VP of financial planning for Coldwater Creek.



"I am excited to join Destination Maternity as chief financial officer,” said Stern. “I am impressed with the company's leadership position in the maternity market and look forward to working together with the talented members of the leadership team in executing the strategy that will drive long term profitable growth.”