New CFO named at Loehmann's

NEW YORK -- Loehmann's Holding announced that Joan Durkin has been appointed CFO and SVP finance. Durkin will lead the company's financial operations and be a member of Loehmann's senior management team. She will report to Joe Melvin, interim CEO and COO.

Durkin brings more than 20 years of experience in financial management in the retail sector. Most recently, she served as VP finance for Brown Shoe Company. Prior to joining Brown Shoe, she held the position of VP finance, corporate controller for Finlay Fine Jewelry.

Durkin assumes the CFO role from Joe Melvin who successfully led the company out of Chapter 11 in early March.