La-Z-Boy announces executive appointments

La-Z-Boy has named Doug Collier as SVP of La-Z-Boy Incorporated, chief marketing officer and president, international, and has named Darrell Edwards as SVP of La-Z-Boy Incorporated and chief supply chain officer.



Collier rejoined La-Z-Boy in June 2007 after two years with Select Comfort as chief marketing officer and SVP of marketing. Prior to Select Comfort, Collier held various leadership positions at La-Z-Boy from 2002 through 2005, including VP of marketing and furniture galleries development.



Edwards joined La-Z-Boy Incorporated in 2004 as GM of the company's Newton, Mississippi, plant and held various positions of increasing responsibility, including VP of manufacturing, before being named SVP of operations for the La-Z-Boy branded business.



"Doug and Darrell are integral members of the La-Z-Boy Incorporated leadership team and will continue to play increasingly important roles as we execute our strategic initiatives and develop additional strategies to drive profitable growth throughout the company," Kurt L. Darrow, chairman, president and CEO of La-Z-Boy, said.