Sears appoints new EVP to board

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. Sears announced the election of William Kunkler EVP - operations of CC Industries, a private equity firm focused on manufacturing companies and real estate investments, to membership on the Sears board.

"We are pleased to add the strong business acumen and experience of William Kunkler to our board of directors. As [Sears] continues the work of transforming and strengthening our company, we look forward to his leadership and contributions," said chairman of Sears, Edward Lampert.

Kunkler has served in a number of other officer positions with CC Industries, an affiliate of Henry Crown, since 1994.