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Crate & Barrel taps former Tesco exec as CEO
Crate & Barrel has named a new chief executive some three weeks after it let its former one go. The home furnishings chain has appointed Neela Montgomery as CEO. Montgomery, most recently served as board chair of Crate & Barrel parent Otto Group, will assume the role effective August 1, 2017. She replaces Doug Diemoz, who left in April. http://www.chainstoreage.com/article/crate-barrel-ceo-out -
Department store giant on hunt for a CFO
Hudson’s Bay Company is losing its finance head. The retailer said that CFO Paul Beesley has made the decision to resign in order to return home to Canada to be closer to his family. Beesley will continue in his role over the next two months to ensure a smooth transition. His last day with HBC will be July 7. HBC has engaged an executive search firm to assist in recruiting a new CFO.