Williams-Sonoma shuffles leadership

San Francisco – Williams-Sonoma Inc. has shuffled the positions of several top executives. Chief strategy and supply chain officer Dean Miller has been named COO, and chief marketing officer Pat Connolly will assume the position of chief strategy and business development officer.



In this role, Connolly will work closely with senior management to refine the company’s long-term strategy, including the development of new businesses, and the evaluation and execution of acquisitions and alliances. In addition, CIO John Strain has been promoted to the position of chief digital and technology officer. In this new role, Strain will assume additional responsibility for the company’s digital and direct marketing efforts.



Also Felix Carbullido has been promoted to the position of chief marketing officer, succeeding Connolly. He will oversee the marketing of all brands.